Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Boggart Trawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Fate Unraveler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Jace's Archivist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fell Specter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Intuition
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Redirect Lightning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Final Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wheel and Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Crypt Incursion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Dark Deal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Echo of Eons
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Vandalblast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Molten Psyche
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Whispering Madness
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Timetwister
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Time Spiral
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Reforge the Soul
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Winds of Change
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dread Return
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Minds Aglow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stitch Together
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Meekstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Library of Leng
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Dreams
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Waste Not
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Liliana's Caress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Manabarbs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curiosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Smoke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spiteful Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ophidian Eye
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Chasm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Dimir Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Morphic Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Reflecting Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Boggart Trawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Volcanic Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-58%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy