Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Combo

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Underworld Breach
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Snapcaster Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Spellseeker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Relentless Rats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tuktuk Rubblefort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oriq Loremage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Tribute Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Consider
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Strix Serenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thought Scour
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Careful Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Preordain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Grim Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Unmarked Grave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bonus Round
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cut Your Losses
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Personal Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Twilight's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
See the Truth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dark Deal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Traumatize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Helm of Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Sorcerer Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mass Hysteria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Badlands
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ferrous Lake
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Reflecting Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy