Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget Burn

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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Guttersnipe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Circle of Power
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Young Pyromancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goring Warplow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nucklavee
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mulldrifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of Mortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mire Triton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Draco
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shriekmaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windrider Wizard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Palladium Myr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Unbury
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Play with Fire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Murder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Fight On!
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Transpose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Search
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Rona's Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Augury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deliberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Price of Fame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mindswipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Lesson
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Said // Done
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Cornered by Black Mages
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Chain Reaction
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Confluence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Tormenting Voice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Ambition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Earthquake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Overmaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Evil Reawakened
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Drag Under
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strategic Planning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Breaking // Entering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Absorb Vis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Confusion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning Wish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Claim // Fame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Flame Rift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spelltwine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Volley
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collective Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kraken's Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Recording
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Burning Vengeance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pyromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Roost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Melee
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Heretic's Punishment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thran Portal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Drownyard Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mistvein Borderpost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Veinfire Borderpost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Deceit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Bad River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Thriving Isle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thriving Bluff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Akoum Refuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ice Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy