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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Wheel of Fortune
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
86%synergy
Swan Song
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Intuition
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Gamble
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Brain Freeze
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Force of Negation
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Windfall
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Cabal Ritual
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
58%synergy
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Dark Ritual
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Mystical Tutor
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Mox Diamond
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Underworld Breach
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Imperial Seal
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Consultation
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Pact
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Ad Nauseam
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Pyroblast
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Timetwister
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Flame
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Winds of Change
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Molten Psyche
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bonus Round
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Caress
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Grim Monolith
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Underground Sea
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Volcanic Island
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Island
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
-31%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
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