Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Discard

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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Grave Researcher
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Windfall
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Frantic Search
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Faithless Looting
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Dark Deal
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Whispering Madness
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Rielle, the Everwise
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Reforge the Soul
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Waste Not
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Dark Ritual
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12%synergy
Reanimate
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Nightscape Familiar
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Counterspell
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Brainstorm
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Wheel of Fortune
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Arcane Denial
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Jace's Archivist
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Bone Miser
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Blasphemous Act
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Demonic Tutor
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Orcish Bowmasters
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Rhystic Study
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Tergrid, God of Fright
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Cyclonic Rift
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Vampiric Tutor
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Gamble
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11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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8%synergy
Jeska's Will
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Underworld Breach
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Magus of the Wheel
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Scrawling Crawler
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Goblin Electromancer
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Hexing Squelcher
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Surly Badgersaur
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Psychosis Crawler
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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
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Glint-Horn Buccaneer
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Ledger Shredder
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Razorkin Needlehead
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13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
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8%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
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16%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
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12%synergy
Likeness Looter
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Notion Thief
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Cormela, Glamour Thief
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Baral, Chief of Compliance
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Nezahal, Primal Tide
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14%synergy
The Locust God
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10%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
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12%synergy
Fell Specter
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11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
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5%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
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11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
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2%synergy
Guttersnipe
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6%synergy
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
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11%synergy
Containment Construct
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11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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8%synergy
Anger
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0%synergy
Twilight Diviner
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9%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
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7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
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8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
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4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
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6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
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4%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
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8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
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6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
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Kefka, Court Mage
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4%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
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5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Anje Falkenrath
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8%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
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6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
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Faerie Mastermind
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Skirge Familiar
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Negate
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6%synergy
Chaos Warp
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Entomb
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
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Swan Song
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6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
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12%synergy
Wheel and Deal
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Cabal Ritual
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11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
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6%synergy
Mana Drain
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Izzet Charm
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Terminate
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Lightning Bolt
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6%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
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Deflecting Swat
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Deadly Rollick
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Force of Will
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Fierce Guardianship
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Prismari Command
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Bitter Triumph
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Consider
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Tolarian Winds
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Force of Negation
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Circular Logic
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Ancient Excavation
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Fact or Fiction
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Big Score
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Demand Answers
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6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
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Drown in the Loch
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7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
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9%synergy
Opt
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Snap
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Spell Pierce
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Shadow of the Grave
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Sink into Stupor
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Withering Torment
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Muddle the Mixture
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Seething Song
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Dispel
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Demonic Consultation
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1%synergy
Dream Salvage
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9%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
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8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
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Flame of Anor
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4%synergy
Fell the Profane
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Pongify
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Obsessive Search
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8%synergy
Tainted Pact
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Tainted Indulgence
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Burning Inquiry
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Stitch Together
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Feed the Swarm
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Careful Study
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Vandalblast
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7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
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Dread Return
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Toxic Deluge
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Ponder
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Victimize
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Persist
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Cathartic Reunion
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Exhume
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Molten Psyche
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Mana Geyser
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Buried Alive
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Winds of Change
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Unearth
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Living Death
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Damnation
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Torment of Hailfire
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Mizzix's Mastery
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Syphon Mind
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Preordain
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See the Truth
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Terminal Agony
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Incarnation Technique
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9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
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9%synergy
Echo of Eons
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7%synergy
Incendiary Command
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8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
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5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
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2%synergy
Change of Fortune
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8%synergy
Zombify
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8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
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5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
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Chart a Course
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5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
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2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
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2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
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5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
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5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
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6%synergy
Personal Tutor
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7%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
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8%synergy
Thoughtseize
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7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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Wheel of Fate
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3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
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13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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Monument to Endurance
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9%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
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8%synergy
Currency Converter
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13%synergy
Library of Leng
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10%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Howling Mine
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
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5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
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7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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4%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Megrim
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18%synergy
Mystic Remora
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6%synergy
Animate Dead
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12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
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17%synergy
Underworld Dreams
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9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
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9%synergy
Raiders' Wake
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9%synergy
Necromancy
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7%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
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9%synergy
Feast of Sanity
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9%synergy
Dying to Serve
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Visions
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
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4%synergy
Drake Haven
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6%synergy
Propaganda
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Artist's Talent
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4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
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4%synergy
Necrogen Mists
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5%synergy
Oppression
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4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
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9%synergy
Dack Fayden
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7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
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6%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
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7%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
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6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
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5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
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4%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
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21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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Bojuka Bog
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-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
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2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
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14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
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10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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Mystic Sanctuary
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9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
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5%synergy
Temple of the False God
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0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
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3%synergy
Mistrise Village
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-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
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2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
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Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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Arcane Signet
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Talisman of Creativity
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Talisman of Indulgence
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7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
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1%synergy
Dimir Signet
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5%synergy
Izzet Signet
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6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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Rakdos Signet
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-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
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-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
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3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
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3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
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-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
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7%synergy
Mana Vault
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1%synergy
Mox Diamond
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2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
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4%synergy
Swamp
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3%synergy
Island
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2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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1%synergy
Watery Grave
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
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18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
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12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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11%synergy
Underground River
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14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
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5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
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6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
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7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
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6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
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8%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
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9%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
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1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
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10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
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8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
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2%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
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2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
0%synergy