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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Ponder
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Consider
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Faithless Looting
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
50%synergy
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60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
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Counterspell
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Brain Freeze
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
36%synergy
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53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Seething Song
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
31%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
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47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Norman Osborn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Opt
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
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Mana Geyser
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Grapeshot
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Expressive Iteration
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Past in Flames
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Bonus Round
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Serum Visions
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Crackle with Power
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Petition
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lava Spike
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Duress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Last Chance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Grinding Station
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
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Ral, Storm Conduit
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Professor Onyx
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Jace Reawakened
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
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Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-33%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
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