Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spellslinger

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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Resonating Lute
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion710 decks1.10K decks
54%synergy
Ponder
61%inclusion669 decks1.10K decks
52%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion667 decks1.10K decks
51%synergy
Preordain
56%inclusion621 decks1.10K decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion748 decks1.10K decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion712 decks1.10K decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion722 decks1.10K decks
46%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
54%inclusion596 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
52%inclusion569 decks1.10K decks
45%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion473 decks1.10K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion759 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion708 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion620 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion611 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion513 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion509 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion492 decks1.10K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion451 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion443 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Opt
40%inclusion443 decks1.10K decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion478 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion431 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion418 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion395 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion346 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion298 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion260 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion248 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion242 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion177 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion403 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion398 decks1.10K decks
34%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion333 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion293 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
26%inclusion288 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion228 decks937 decks
20%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
22%inclusion72 decks321 decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
22%inclusion242 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion143 decks657 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion189 decks932 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
19%inclusion208 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion59 decks336 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion188 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion173 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion173 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion51 decks336 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion153 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion130 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
11%inclusion116 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.4%inclusion103 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.2%inclusion101 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.3%inclusion87 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.2%inclusion90 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Wizards of Thay
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.3%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.4%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Viper
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
38%inclusion418 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion413 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
37%inclusion410 decks1.10K decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion394 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion374 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion372 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion349 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion334 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion320 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion293 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion273 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion263 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion247 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion216 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion213 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion209 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion139 decks781 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion187 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion185 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion175 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion171 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion161 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion159 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion150 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion138 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion144 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion143 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion140 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion129 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion130 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion125 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion96 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Dispel
8.4%inclusion92 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion442 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion430 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion414 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion412 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
36%inclusion391 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
See the Truth
32%inclusion353 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion339 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
24%inclusion269 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion254 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion247 decks1.10K decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion243 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion242 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion230 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion201 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion183 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion82 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion127 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion74 decks643 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
10%inclusion33 decks317 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion112 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.9%inclusion98 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.5%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.4%inclusion92 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.4%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion78 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Time Warp
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Dreadbore
6.4%inclusion70 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion67 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.0%inclusion66 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Flow State
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion194 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion152 decks1.10K decks
-16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion145 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion109 decks1.10K decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion96 decks1.10K decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion92 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.0%inclusion27 decks336 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.5%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion288 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion266 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
21%inclusion227 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion172 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion163 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion145 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion74 decks640 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion120 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.3%inclusion68 decks937 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion265 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion236 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion106 decks941 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.5%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.2%inclusion57 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion412 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion278 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion226 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion43 decks325 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion142 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion115 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.5%inclusion83 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion80 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion55 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion972 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion947 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion620 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion585 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion540 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
47%inclusion513 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion476 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion450 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion417 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion205 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion157 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion154 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion151 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion113 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion102 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion87 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion62 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.5%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion1.06K decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.04K decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion1.03K decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion1.02K decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion680 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion615 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion597 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion597 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion568 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion563 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion505 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion501 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion483 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion474 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
43%inclusion473 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion457 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion441 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion431 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion409 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion397 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion377 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion371 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion370 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion327 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion302 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion290 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion262 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion246 decks1.10K decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion235 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion227 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion225 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion225 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion208 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion208 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion203 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion200 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion196 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion177 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion175 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion169 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion166 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion165 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion164 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion162 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion156 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion153 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion148 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion147 decks1.10K decks
-5%synergy