Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Wheel of Fortune
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66%synergy
Dark Deal
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59%synergy
Swan Song
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59%synergy
Waste Not
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55%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Seal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Tainted Pact
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Brain Freeze
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
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36%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Mox Diamond
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Mystical Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Jace's Archivist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fate Unraveler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fell Specter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nethergoyf
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Master of Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Masticore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Specter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Containment Construct
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thief of Sanity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Wheel and Deal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Miscast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Suspend
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grim Reminder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Spell Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stern Scolding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dissipate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fork
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11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
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4%synergy
Dispel
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8%synergy
Capsize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Twincast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
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30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Whispering Madness
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Burning Inquiry
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31%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Reforge the Soul
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Winds of Change
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Stock Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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15%synergy
Duress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
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22%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Molten Psyche
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Time Spiral
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtseize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Void Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mind Rake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aether Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos's Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rumors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bone Shards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Delirium Skeins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inscription of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Library of Leng
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zuran Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Sylex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Caress
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Dance of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Megrim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Dreams
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dying to Serve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Compulsion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Words of Waste
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forced Fruition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Attunement
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dance of Many
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overburden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drake Haven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Smoke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Raiders' Wake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dack Fayden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Vein
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Underground River
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy