Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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25%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
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25%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
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25%synergy
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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
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24%synergy
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Preordain
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
43%synergy
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45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
34%synergy
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39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
32%synergy
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Counterspell
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
30%synergy
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Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
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Guttersnipe
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29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Peregrine Drake
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Body Double
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
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Arcane Denial
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Narset's Reversal
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
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0%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
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6%synergy
Snap
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4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
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7%synergy
Withering Torment
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2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Twincast
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
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8%synergy
Traumatic Critique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
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9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
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1%synergy
Reality Shift
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5%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Wild Ricochet
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Fatal Push
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Displace
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Memory Plunder
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
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Diabolic Tutor
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Epic Experiment
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Final Parting
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Strategic Planning
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Singularity Rupture
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Baral's Expertise
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Spelltwine
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Burning Vengeance
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Precognition Field
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Grixis Panorama
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-34%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-28%synergy
Steam Vents
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-36%synergy
Tainted Isle
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
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