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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Decorum Dissertation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
35%synergy
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Counterspell
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Force of Will
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
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Baral, Chief of Compliance
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Docent of Perfection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
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Cabal Ritual
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Brain Freeze
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Consign to Memory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Time Warp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Time Stretch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Performance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
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