Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Storm

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Resonating Lute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Ponder
72%inclusion104 decks145 decks
63%synergy
Preordain
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
57%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion103 decks145 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion93 decks145 decks
54%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
57%inclusion83 decks145 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion123 decks145 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
68%inclusion99 decks145 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion80 decks145 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion76 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion95 decks145 decks
42%synergy
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Faithless Looting
61%inclusion88 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion81 decks145 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion79 decks145 decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion72 decks145 decks
42%synergy
Consider
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion65 decks145 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion63 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion60 decks145 decks
26%synergy
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Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion90 decks145 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion88 decks145 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion75 decks145 decks
35%synergy
Underworld Breach
47%inclusion68 decks145 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion63 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion50 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion50 decks145 decks
15%synergy
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Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
34%inclusion50 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion46 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.8%inclusion11 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Colorstorm Stallion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
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Seething Song
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
33%synergy
Opt
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion53 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
-12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
40%inclusion58 decks145 decks
38%synergy
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion51 decks145 decks
-9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
34%inclusion50 decks145 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
27%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Expressive Iteration
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
24%inclusion35 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Splatter Technique
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Mathemagics
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
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The One Ring
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion21 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
-21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion47 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion14 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion138 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion133 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion101 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion97 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion81 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion78 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion56 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion54 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion40 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion26 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion24 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion139 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion135 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion130 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion124 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion109 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion107 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion107 decks145 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion88 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion81 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion79 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion71 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion67 decks145 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion64 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion64 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion62 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion59 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion55 decks145 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion52 decks145 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion48 decks145 decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion42 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion41 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion39 decks145 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion38 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion37 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion33 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion30 decks142 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
14%inclusion20 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion19 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
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