Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Resonating Lute
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion709 decks1.10K decks
54%synergy
Ponder
61%inclusion668 decks1.10K decks
52%synergy
Preordain
56%inclusion620 decks1.10K decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion663 decks1.10K decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion747 decks1.10K decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion712 decks1.10K decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion721 decks1.10K decks
46%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
54%inclusion594 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
52%inclusion567 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion473 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion756 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion706 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion621 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion612 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion511 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion506 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion491 decks1.10K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion450 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion444 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion442 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion477 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion430 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion418 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion394 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion345 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion297 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion260 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion248 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion241 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion404 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion397 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion334 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion294 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
26%inclusion288 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion227 decks937 decks
20%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
22%inclusion71 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion241 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion141 decks657 decks
18%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion188 decks932 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
19%inclusion208 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion59 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion188 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion174 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion50 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion160 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion130 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion125 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion123 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
11%inclusion116 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.0%inclusion99 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion90 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion441 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion416 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion413 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
37%inclusion408 decks1.10K decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion394 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion376 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion371 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion349 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion334 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion320 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion293 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion286 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion273 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion261 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion246 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion215 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion212 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion209 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion138 decks781 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion187 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion187 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion175 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion160 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion150 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion145 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion138 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion144 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion143 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion140 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion129 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion130 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion125 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Dispel
8.4%inclusion92 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion429 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion413 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion411 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
36%inclusion390 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
See the Truth
32%inclusion353 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion339 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion286 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion269 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion251 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion247 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion242 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion240 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion231 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion201 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion184 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion153 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion149 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion82 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion133 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion74 decks643 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion32 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
8.7%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion91 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
6.7%inclusion74 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Flow State
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.0%inclusion66 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.0%inclusion66 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Increasing Ambition
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion193 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion151 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion96 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion92 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion26 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.5%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion288 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion267 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
21%inclusion227 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion143 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion74 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.2%inclusion67 decks937 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.6%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion264 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion135 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion106 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.6%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion411 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion278 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion226 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion142 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion42 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion115 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.6%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion969 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion946 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion620 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion584 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion541 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion514 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion475 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion451 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion418 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion204 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion156 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion150 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion1.06K decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.04K decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion1.03K decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion1.02K decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion678 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion614 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion597 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion596 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion567 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion561 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion505 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion498 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion483 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion474 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion474 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion456 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion441 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion429 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion407 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion396 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion376 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion369 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion369 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion327 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion302 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion290 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion262 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion245 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion226 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion225 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion225 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion207 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion208 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion202 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion199 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion196 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion177 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion176 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion169 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion166 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion161 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion151 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy