Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Reanimator

Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
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
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Grave Researcher
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
82%inclusion159 decks195 decks
57%synergy
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion146 decks195 decks
55%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion138 decks195 decks
51%synergy
Stitch Together
52%inclusion102 decks195 decks
50%synergy
Entomb
54%inclusion105 decks195 decks
48%synergy
Persist
47%inclusion92 decks195 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
49%inclusion95 decks195 decks
40%synergy
Victimize
48%inclusion93 decks195 decks
39%synergy
Incarnation Technique
38%inclusion75 decks195 decks
38%synergy
Buried Alive
41%inclusion80 decks195 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion113 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion108 decks195 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion83 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion82 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion79 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
40%inclusion78 decks195 decks
37%synergy
Careful Study
39%inclusion76 decks195 decks
37%synergy
Living Death
39%inclusion76 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
36%inclusion70 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
34%inclusion67 decks195 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion66 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion60 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion55 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion54 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion51 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion48 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Anger
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion49 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion49 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion48 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion45 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
23%inclusion38 decks167 decks
20%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
21%inclusion41 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Likeness Looter
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion26 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Moria Scavenger
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Archivist
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion65 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion63 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion62 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion51 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion50 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion48 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion45 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion45 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion37 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion36 decks195 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion33 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion24 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion18 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Excavation
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Snap
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exhume
34%inclusion66 decks195 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion62 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
30%inclusion58 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
24%inclusion47 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Zombify
23%inclusion44 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion42 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion26 decks124 decks
20%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
20%inclusion39 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Singularity Rupture
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Extract from Darkness
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Restart Sequence
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion19 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion17 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.3%inclusion9 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
5%synergy
See the Truth
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Blood for Bones
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Performance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Breaking // Entering
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Final Parting
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
-19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
-1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
30%inclusion59 decks195 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
19%inclusion35 decks189 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Reunion
6.2%inclusion12 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion54 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion47 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion41 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
-20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion25 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Tomb Fortress
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion22 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
-15%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion174 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion157 decks195 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion119 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion111 decks195 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion108 decks195 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion85 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion83 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion77 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion74 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion23 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion21 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion18 decks195 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion14 decks195 decks
-14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion13 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion10 decks195 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion184 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion183 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion183 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion175 decks195 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion129 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion120 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion119 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion109 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion103 decks195 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion102 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion101 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion99 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
51%inclusion99 decks195 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion96 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion95 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion94 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
47%inclusion92 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
47%inclusion91 decks195 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion90 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion90 decks195 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion83 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion83 decks195 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion68 decks195 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion67 decks195 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion62 decks195 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion56 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion54 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion53 decks195 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion52 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion37 decks189 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion38 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion36 decks189 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion37 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion35 decks189 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion35 decks195 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion34 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
-14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion31 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion30 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion29 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
8%synergy