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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Exhibition Tidecaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Ponder
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
35%synergy
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Counterspell
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Gamble
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
26%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Viper
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
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Brain Freeze
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Consider
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Pact
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Twincast
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Chain of Smog
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Personal Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Careful Study
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Persist
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Waste Not
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Megrim
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Double Vision
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
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