Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Control

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Decorum Dissertation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
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Ponder
51%inclusion80 decks156 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion87 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion87 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion58 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
54%inclusion85 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion95 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion66 decks156 decks
23%synergy
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Counterspell
54%inclusion84 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion68 decks156 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion60 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion58 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion58 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
23%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion77 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion76 decks156 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion70 decks156 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion62 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion62 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
19%synergy
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28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
12%synergy
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21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
2%synergy
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19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
14%synergy
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13%synergy
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19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
11%synergy
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18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
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9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion15 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
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0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.5%inclusion14 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
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1%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Oriq Loremage
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
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Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
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13%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
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18%synergy
Opt
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14%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
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15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion24 decks143 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
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Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Careful Study
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
-20%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.8%inclusion10 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.1%inclusion9 decks148 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
2%synergy
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Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion142 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion140 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion98 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion93 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion78 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion77 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion68 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion60 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
1%synergy
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Command Tower
97%inclusion151 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion146 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion142 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion136 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion107 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion101 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion100 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion92 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion86 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion84 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion84 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion75 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion73 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion72 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion70 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion64 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
-14%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion60 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion55 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
-6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
-14%synergy
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