Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
Which Commander Precons Were More Impactful, 2016 or 2017?
The precons of 2016 and 2017 were both huge milestones for the Commander format. But which year was more impactful?
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Exhibition Tidecaller
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Resonating Lute
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
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Ponder
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Preordain
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
36%synergy
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Counterspell
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
34%synergy
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Jeska's Will
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
23%synergy
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Guttersnipe
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
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Consider
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
20%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Haze of Rage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-17%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
4%synergy
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