Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - X Spells

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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Decorum Dissertation
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49%synergy
Resonating Lute
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23%synergy
Flashback
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22%synergy
Rapturous Moment
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24%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Mana Geyser
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Crackle with Power
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Ponder
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53%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Frantic Search
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47%synergy
Consider
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46%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
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38%synergy
Seething Song
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46%synergy
Fact or Fiction
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41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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19%synergy
Counterspell
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3%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
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27%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
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36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
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Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
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29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
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30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
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32%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
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27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
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26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
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25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
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15%synergy
Haughty Djinn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Docent of Perfection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reverberate
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Comet Storm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Snap
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19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Maestros Charm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Turnabout
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
See the Truth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Past in Flames
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Boltwave
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Furygale Flocking
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Banefire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dream Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy