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Average Deck for Kess, Dissident Mage - cEDH Self-Mill

Kess, Dissident Mage

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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.

Decklist

Kess, Dissident Mage

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Commander
- 1Kess, Dissident MageKess, Dissident Mage
Creatures (14)
- 1Ancient Silver DragonAncient Silver Dragon
- 1Archmage EmeritusArchmage Emeritus
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Dualcaster MageDualcaster Mage
- 1Glen Elendra ArchmageGlen Elendra Archmage
- 1God-Eternal KefnetGod-Eternal Kefnet
- 1Kira, Great Glass-SpinnerKira, Great Glass-Spinner
- 1Laboratory ManiacLaboratory Maniac
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1SpellseekerSpellseeker
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1UrabraskUrabrask
Instants (21)
- 1Ad NauseamAd Nauseam
- 1Archmage's CharmArchmage's Charm
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1Drown in DreamsDrown in Dreams
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Mental MisstepMental Misstep
- 1MisdirectionMisdirection
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Narset's ReversalNarset's Reversal
- 1Pact of NegationPact of Negation
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
- 1Tainted PactTainted Pact
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1Visions of BeyondVisions of Beyond
Sorceries (14)
- 1Capture of JingzhouCapture of Jingzhou
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1DoomsdayDoomsday
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Peer into the AbyssPeer into the Abyss
- 1PonderPonder
- 1Serum VisionsSerum Visions
- 1Stock UpStock Up
- 1Temporal ManipulationTemporal Manipulation
- 1Temporal MasteryTemporal Mastery
- 1Tendrils of AgonyTendrils of Agony
- 1TwinflameTwinflame
Artifacts (16)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Cursed TotemCursed Totem
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Primal AmuletPrimal Amulet
- 1Scroll RackScroll Rack
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1Vexing BaubleVexing Bauble
- 1Wishclaw TalismanWishclaw Talisman
Enchantments (4)
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1OmniscienceOmniscience
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
- 1Professor OnyxProfessor Onyx
Lands (28)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Bazaar of BaghdadBazaar of Baghdad
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Fiery IsletFiery Islet
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 2IslandIsland
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shipwreck MarshShipwreck Marsh
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Stormcarved CoastStormcarved Coast
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills

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Ancient Silver Dragon

Archmage Emeritus

Consecrated Sphinx

Dualcaster Mage

Glen Elendra Archmage

God-Eternal Kefnet

Kira, Great Glass-Spinner

Laboratory Maniac

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

Snapcaster Mage

Spellseeker

Thassa's Oracle

Urabrask

Instants (21)

Ad Nauseam

Archmage's Charm

Brainstorm

Counterspell

Cyclonic Rift

Dark Ritual

Demonic Consultation

Drown in Dreams

Fierce Guardianship

Flusterstorm

Force of Negation

Force of Will

Mental Misstep

Misdirection

Mystical Tutor

Narset's Reversal

Pact of Negation

Swan Song

Tainted Pact

Vampiric Tutor

Visions of Beyond

Sorceries (14)

Capture of Jingzhou

Demonic Tutor

Doomsday

Faithless Looting

Gitaxian Probe

Imperial Seal

Peer into the Abyss

Ponder

Serum Visions

Stock Up

Temporal Manipulation

Temporal Mastery

Tendrils of Agony

Twinflame

Artifacts (16)

Arcane Signet

Chrome Mox

Cursed Totem

Fellwar Stone

Isochron Scepter

Mana Vault

Primal Amulet

Scroll Rack

Sol Ring

Talisman of Creativity

Talisman of Dominance

Talisman of Indulgence

The One Ring

Thought Vessel

Vexing Bauble

Wishclaw Talisman

Enchantments (4)

Mystic Remora

Omniscience

Rhystic Study

Underworld Breach

Planeswalkers (2)

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

Professor Onyx

Lands (22)

Ancient Tomb

Arid Mesa

Bazaar of Baghdad

Blood Crypt

Command Tower

Drowned Catacomb

Fiery Islet

Gemstone Caverns

Morphic Pool

Mystic Sanctuary

Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx

Reliquary Tower

Riverglide Pathway

Scalding Tarn

Shipwreck Marsh

Steam Vents

Stormcarved Coast

Training Center

Underground Sea

Volcanic Island

Watery Grave

Wooded Foothills

Basics (3)

Island

2 Island

Mountain

2 Mountain

Swamp

2 Swamp