Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Negate
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Frantic Search
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Guttersnipe
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dread Return
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Skirge Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Master of Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Containment Construct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Bog Witch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Big Game Hunter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dreamscape Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Likeness Looter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Specter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Raven Man
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Drudge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Olivia, Mobilized for War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodhall Priest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Masticore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rackling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Pariah
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bitter Triumph
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Obsessive Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Just the Wind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dark Withering
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wizard's Retort
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mana Leak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Teach by Example
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Temper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Careful Consideration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sage's Dousing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Confounding Riddle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Excavation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tolarian Winds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Showdown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Broken Concentration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Violent Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ravings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Counterflux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Tormenting Voice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Circle of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Strategic Planning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chart a Course
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Incarnation Technique
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Whispering Madness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Change of Fortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Perception
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zombify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dark Deal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restart Sequence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Breaking // Entering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Ambition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Psychotic Episode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clear the Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mind Rake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Incite Rebellion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Waltz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rise from the Tides
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flood of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Torrent of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collective Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Insult // Injury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vicious Rumors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brain in a Jar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Torture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Specter's Shroud
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Feast of Sanity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Waste Not
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dying to Serve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Megrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Roost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Corpses of the Lost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drake Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Melee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Caress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Unfulfilled Desires
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Wake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sneak Attack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Burning Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tortured Existence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Desolate Lighthouse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tomb Fortress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mistvein Borderpost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Veinfire Borderpost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Pools
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Bad River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Warped Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
River of Tears
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pelakka Predation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy