Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Midrange

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Demonic Consultation
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Flusterstorm
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Pact
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Brain Freeze
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
43%synergy
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Dark Ritual
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Chain of Vapor
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
30%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
33%synergy
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Hexing Squelcher
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Aberration
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Armaggon, Future Shark
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
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Mental Misstep
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Entomb
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Intuition
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Ad Nauseam
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Terminate
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Persist
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Power
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Grinding Station
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Mox
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Island
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Swamp
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion44 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
-30%synergy
Training Center
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Volcanic Island
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Badlands
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-24%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-38%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
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