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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Flow State
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
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Gitaxian Probe
54%inclusion137 decks255 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion215 decks255 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Consultation
53%inclusion134 decks255 decks
45%synergy
Ponder
53%inclusion136 decks255 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion152 decks255 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion136 decks255 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion170 decks255 decks
43%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion127 decks255 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion151 decks255 decks
42%synergy
Flusterstorm
49%inclusion125 decks255 decks
41%synergy
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Reanimate
57%inclusion145 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion144 decks255 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion141 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion139 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion133 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion133 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion121 decks255 decks
41%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion121 decks255 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion119 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion115 decks255 decks
1%synergy
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Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion183 decks255 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion174 decks255 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion162 decks255 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion156 decks255 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion149 decks255 decks
47%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
56%inclusion144 decks255 decks
48%synergy
Gamble
53%inclusion135 decks255 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion135 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion128 decks255 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion120 decks255 decks
31%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion99 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
35%inclusion88 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
32%inclusion81 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion80 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion78 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion74 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion67 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion66 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion65 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion63 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion58 decks255 decks
-4%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion57 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion52 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion40 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
6.0%inclusion9 decks151 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
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Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion106 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion105 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion103 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Ad Nauseam
36%inclusion92 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion82 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Intuition
32%inclusion81 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Chain of Vapor
32%inclusion81 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion79 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
28%inclusion72 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion71 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion71 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion70 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion61 decks255 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion56 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion56 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion51 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion48 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion46 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion32 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
7.9%inclusion18 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
5%synergy
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Preordain
42%inclusion107 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
39%inclusion100 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion92 decks255 decks
29%synergy
Rite of Flame
30%inclusion77 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
29%inclusion75 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion68 decks255 decks
-18%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion59 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion54 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion52 decks255 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion52 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion45 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion38 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion38 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion29 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.4%inclusion24 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.8%inclusion20 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion15 decks195 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Persist
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
-1%synergy
Time Warp
5.5%inclusion14 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Ambition
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion94 decks255 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion85 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion35 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion25 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
9.0%inclusion23 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.7%inclusion17 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion50 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion33 decks255 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.3%inclusion16 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion108 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion103 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
-17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion37 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion36 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion27 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion26 decks255 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.5%inclusion19 decks255 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion243 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion239 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion194 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
72%inclusion183 decks255 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion156 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion147 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion135 decks255 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion118 decks255 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion111 decks255 decks
35%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion90 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion84 decks255 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion84 decks255 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion83 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion75 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion55 decks255 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion34 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion31 decks255 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.6%inclusion22 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion18 decks255 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.1%inclusion13 decks255 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion251 decks255 decks
7%synergy
Island
88%inclusion225 decks255 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion213 decks255 decks
-9%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion201 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion200 decks255 decks
33%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion196 decks255 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion196 decks255 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion177 decks255 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion175 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion171 decks255 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion163 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion140 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion135 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion127 decks255 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion126 decks255 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion124 decks255 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion106 decks255 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion102 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion96 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion95 decks255 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion94 decks255 decks
26%synergy
Underground Sea
36%inclusion92 decks255 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion89 decks255 decks
-8%synergy
Volcanic Island
35%inclusion88 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion87 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Badlands
34%inclusion86 decks255 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion82 decks255 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion82 decks255 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion81 decks255 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion80 decks255 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion74 decks255 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion70 decks255 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion67 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion64 decks255 decks
-28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion60 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion58 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion52 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
-20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion49 decks255 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion47 decks255 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion44 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion43 decks255 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion42 decks255 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion41 decks255 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion39 decks255 decks
9%synergy
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