Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Mystic Remora
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Personal Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
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Windfall
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Imperial Seal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Mox Diamond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Spellseeker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Queen Brahne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mysidian Elder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Harsh Mentor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Rabblemaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Warren Instigator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Oneirophage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fate Unraveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Intuition
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Dispel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tolarian Winds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Final Fortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Transpose
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Catapult
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Comet Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magmaquake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Echo of Eons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Time Spiral
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ritual of Soot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Empty the Warrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pain's Reward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Vapors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dakmor Plague
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
False Floor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Repercussion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Waste Not
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aria of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindmoil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collective Restraint
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Furnace of Rath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Pyrohemia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Collapsing Borders
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shared Animosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Caress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Courage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pendrell Mists
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dark Suspicions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kher Keep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Dominance
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mistvein Borderpost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Veinfire Borderpost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Badlands
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Fiery Islet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-30%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy