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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
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Thousand-Year Storm
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
32%synergy
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Counterspell
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
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36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
24%synergy
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28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
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28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
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24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
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22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Magmablood Archaic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
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16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Muddle, the Ever-Changing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Body Double
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Archivist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Hypersonic Dragon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
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Arcane Denial
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Twincast
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Traumatic Critique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ricochet
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Epic Experiment
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Final Parting
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Strategic Planning
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
See the Truth
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Baral's Expertise
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dreadbore
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Spelltwine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Burning Vengeance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Precognition Field
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-25%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Panorama
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-28%synergy
Steam Vents
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-35%synergy
Blood Crypt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
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