Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Group Slug

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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Emeritus of Conflict
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Muse Seeker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mana Sculpt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Dark Deal
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Jace's Archivist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Guttersnipe
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Fate Unraveler
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bone Miser
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Lord of Pain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Wheel and Deal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Unbury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Molten Psyche
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Whispering Madness
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Reforge the Soul
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rapturous Moment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Change
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Incendiary Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Extinction Event
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Browbeat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Divination
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Howling Mine
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Meekstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Library of Leng
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Iron Maiden
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Memory Jar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temple Bell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Dreams
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Liliana's Caress
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Visions
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Megrim
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fevered Visions
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Manabarbs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Flare
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy