Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Combo

Kess, Dissident Mage
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Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Kess, Dissident Mage
In this edition of Fire and Ice, we're looking at one of the classic Grixis Spellslinger commanders: Kess, Dissident Mage.
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
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84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
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71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
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71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
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62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
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60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
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59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
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59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
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59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
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58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
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58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
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5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
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12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
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32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
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29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
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5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
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5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
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49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
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44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
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40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
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32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
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30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
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30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
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29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
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29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
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25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
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23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
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23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
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Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
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22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
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21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
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19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
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19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
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17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
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14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
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12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
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12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
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12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
28xlift
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
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10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
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10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
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10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
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10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
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10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
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8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1.5xlift
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
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Archon of Cruelty
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2.3xlift
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5.4xlift
Baleful Strix
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
Boggart Trawler
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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Stormcatch Mentor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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1.5xlift
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5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
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56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Swan Song
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
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49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
1.7xlift
Cabal Ritual
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
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Demonic Consultation
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
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42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
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42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
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Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
Consider
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
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Chaos Warp
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
1.6xlift
Gifts Ungiven
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
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32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
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30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
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30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
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29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
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29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
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29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
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27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
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27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
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27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
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26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
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25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
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12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
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12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
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56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
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52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
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48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
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47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
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45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
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Gamble
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
1.5xlift
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34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
3.1xlift
Vandalblast
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
1.6xlift
Wheel of Fortune
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
1.6xlift
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
3.7xlift
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22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
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22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
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21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
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21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
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Imperial Seal
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1.4xlift
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18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
3.2xlift
Serum Visions
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
6.4xlift
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1.8xlift
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15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
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14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
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14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
3.9xlift
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12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1.7xlift
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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Final Parting
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
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11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2.9xlift
Dark Deal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
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8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Careful Study
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2.3xlift
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8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
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8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
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7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2.6xlift
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1.5xlift
Unearth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4.7xlift
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3.3xlift
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29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
3.2xlift
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1.9xlift
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11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
16xlift
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8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0.8xlift
Defense Grid
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3.0xlift
Grinding Station
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2.0xlift
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0.2xlift
Mesmeric Orb
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
6.1xlift
Wizard's Staff
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0.7xlift
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58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Underworld Breach
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
1.5xlift
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Necropotence
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
1.9xlift
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19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
5.0xlift
Animate Dead
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
0.7xlift
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5.9xlift
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5.0xlift
Fiery Inscription
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4.0xlift
Dance of the Dead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1.5xlift
Black Market Connections
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0.7xlift
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0.8xlift
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Double Vision
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5.3xlift
Necromancy
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0.7xlift
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5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
25xlift
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26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
5.5xlift
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16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1.9xlift
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14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
3.7xlift
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33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
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19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
1.9xlift
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
1.4xlift
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8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2.0xlift
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8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0.6xlift
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8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Wasteland
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3.2xlift
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0.6xlift
Mana Artifacts
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97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Mana Vault
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3.1xlift
Mox Opal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
0.9xlift
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1.4xlift
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0.7xlift
Relic of Sauron
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0.7xlift
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0.6xlift
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0.8xlift
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99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Island
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Swamp
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Mountain
90%inclusion66 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Steam Vents
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Watery Grave
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Scalding Tarn
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Training Center
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Dragonskull Summit
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
Luxury Suite
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
City of Brass
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Underground River
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
0.8xlift
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
1.4xlift
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
1.6xlift
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
1.5xlift
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
Badlands
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
0.6xlift
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
1.4xlift
Underground Sea
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
2.0xlift
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1.4xlift
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1.3xlift
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1.4xlift
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
1.7xlift
Clearwater Pathway
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
1.9xlift
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1.2xlift
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1.0xlift
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1.1xlift
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
1.8xlift
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