Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget Spell Copy

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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Goblin Electromancer
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Guttersnipe
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Maestros Charm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Twinning Staff
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Electrostatic Field
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stormsplitter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wizards of Thay
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Anhelo, the Painter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
League Guildmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Meletis Charlatan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Foulmire Knight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Order of Midnight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Havengul Lich
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Picklock Prankster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Giant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bog Initiate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Prankster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Illithid Harvester
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hezrou
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Stormcaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Overkill
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Reverberate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Bedevil
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Confluence
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Crosis's Charm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Return the Favor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Risk Factor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Teach by Example
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Strike
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Essence Backlash
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fated Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Essence Capture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Telling Time
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Voyage's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
A Little Chat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Displace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Memory Plunder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Complete the Circuit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Afflict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Keep Safe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Poison the Waters
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Singularity Rupture
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Time Stretch
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Maestros Confluence
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Tide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Make an Example
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Time Warp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Banefire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dread Summons
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Tormenting Voice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Beacon Bolt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Decree of Pain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slave of Bolas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Void Snare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Strangle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rise from the Grave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Campfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Wand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lucky Clover
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx-Bone Wand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Stagecoach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Semblance Anvil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brainstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Double Vision
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Extravagant Replication
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Melee
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Shark Typhoon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sorcerer Class
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dual Casting
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Spellweaver Volute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Goblinslide
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Think Tank
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Telepathy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Determined Iteration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Burning Vengeance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Will Kenrith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Jaya Ballard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rowan Kenrith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorpool
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mystifying Maze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-34%synergy
Forger's Foundry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Deceit
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Dismal Backwater
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Choked Estuary
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Grixis Panorama
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Malice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Isle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Bluff
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Peak
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Isle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-36%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Waterfront District
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-36%synergy
Jagged Barrens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Transguild Promenade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scene of the Crime
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy