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Kess, Dissident Mage
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Jonathan Zucchetti
Mar 26, 2026
Jonathan Zucchetti
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Resonating Lute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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Black Waltz No. 3
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
58%synergy
Circle of Power
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
55%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
42%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
38%synergy
Coruscation Mage
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
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Frantic Search
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Terminate
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
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Guttersnipe
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Wizards of Thay
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Queen Brahne
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Mysidian Elder
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Docent of Perfection
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Havengul Lich
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Parnesse, the Subtle Brush
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Echoes
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Bloodline Necromancer
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
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Rakdos Charm
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Flame of Anor
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Transpose
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Crosis's Charm
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Memory Plunder
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Silumgar's Command
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Displace
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Electrodominance
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Spelltwine
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Necromantic Selection
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Memories
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Devastation Tide
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos's Return
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Ignite the Future
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mystifying Maze
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Séance Board
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Grixis Panorama
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
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