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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Exhibition Tidecaller
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Rapturous Moment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Gitaxian Probe
64%inclusion70 decks109 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
69%inclusion75 decks109 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
51%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
50%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
60%inclusion65 decks109 decks
50%synergy
Brain Freeze
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Intuition
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion64 decks109 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion74 decks109 decks
48%synergy
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Dark Ritual
83%inclusion91 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion73 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion69 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion57 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
42%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion94 decks109 decks
65%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion94 decks109 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion91 decks109 decks
68%synergy
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion86 decks109 decks
63%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion84 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion81 decks109 decks
55%synergy
Underworld Breach
71%inclusion77 decks109 decks
60%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion77 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
48%synergy
Gamble
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
51%synergy
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Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Notion Thief
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Burning Prophet
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
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Demonic Consultation
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Entomb
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Pact
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Pyroblast
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Chain of Vapor
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Mental Misstep
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Narset's Reversal
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-17%synergy
Dispel
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
-16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
See the Truth
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Furygale Flocking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
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The One Ring
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Grinding Station
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion103 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion89 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Lotus Petal
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
97%inclusion106 decks109 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion105 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion104 decks109 decks
80%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion104 decks109 decks
80%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion103 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion102 decks109 decks
59%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion101 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion100 decks109 decks
59%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion99 decks109 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion97 decks109 decks
54%synergy
Island
80%inclusion87 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion79 decks109 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion76 decks109 decks
58%synergy
Mountain
68%inclusion74 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion74 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion71 decks109 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
43%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion55 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-28%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
-26%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
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