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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
81%synergy
Timetwister
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Windfall
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Underworld Breach
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
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80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
64%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
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55%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Spellseeker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Murktide Regent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Jace's Archivist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Skirge Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fell Specter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Divining Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Consultation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Pact
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Intuition
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Brain Freeze
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Rakdos Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Run Away Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Final Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cryptic Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wheel and Deal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
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Wheel of Misfortune
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Doomsday
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Void Snare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Ambition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Electroduplicate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Aether Tide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Paradigm Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Delirium Skeins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Whispering Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Baral's Expertise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dark Deal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reforge the Soul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Twinning Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Library of Leng
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Memory Jar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Waste Not
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Megrim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Overburden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Flare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Liliana's Caress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dress Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Raiders' Wake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of the Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dack Fayden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Jace Reawakened
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Badlands
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Underground Sea
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Prismatic Vista
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Raucous Theater
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Tainted Isle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-36%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
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