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Average Deck for Kess, Dissident Mage - Core Infect
Kess, Dissident Mage
Rank #308
3decks
Jun 29, 2026
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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
Commander
- 1Kess, Dissident MageKess, Dissident Mage
Creatures (26)
- 1Archmage EmeritusArchmage Emeritus
- 1Balmor, Battlemage CaptainBalmor, Battlemage Captain
- 1Bilbo, Thief in the NightBilbo, Thief in the Night
- 1Blightbelly RatBlightbelly Rat
- 1Blighted AgentBlighted Agent
- 1Deadpool, Trading CardDeadpool, Trading Card
- 1Dominator DroneDominator Drone
- 1Dreadhorde TwinsDreadhorde Twins
- 1Eternal of Harsh TruthsEternal of Harsh Truths
- 1Exalted Flamer of TzeentchExalted Flamer of Tzeentch
- 1Frontline DevastatorFrontline Devastator
- 1Gandalf, Goblins' BaneGandalf, Goblins' Bane
- 1Geist of Saint ThaliaGeist of Saint Thalia
- 1Ichor RatsIchor Rats
- 1Invading ManticoreInvading Manticore
- 1Merciless EternalMerciless Eternal
- 1Nightscape FamiliarNightscape Familiar
- 1Plague MyrPlague Myr
- 1Razor SwineRazor Swine
- 1Samut, Tyrant of NaktamunSamut, Tyrant of Naktamun
- 1Skithiryx, the Blight DragonSkithiryx, the Blight Dragon
- 1Spellweaver EternalSpellweaver Eternal
- 1Tekuthal, Inquiry DominusTekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
- 1Vile AggregateVile Aggregate
- 1Viral DrakeViral Drake
- 1Vizier of the ScorpionVizier of the Scorpion
Instants (15)
- 1Bring the EndingBring the Ending
- 1ConsiderConsider
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Experimental AuguryExperimental Augury
- 1FlashbackFlashback
- 1Grim AfflictionGrim Affliction
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Perfected TheoryPerfected Theory
- 1Prismari CharmPrismari Charm
- 1Prologue to PhyresisPrologue to Phyresis
- 1Ripples of PotentialRipples of Potential
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Tainted StrikeTainted Strike
- 1Vraska's FallVraska's Fall
- 1Whisper of the DrossWhisper of the Dross
Sorceries (12)
- 1Caress of PhyrexiaCaress of Phyrexia
- 1Contentious PlanContentious Plan
- 1Enter the God-EternalsEnter the God-Eternals
- 1Expansion AlgorithmExpansion Algorithm
- 1Honor the God-PharaohHonor the God-Pharaoh
- 1Infectious InquiryInfectious Inquiry
- 1Invade the CityInvade the City
- 1Lórien RevealedLórien Revealed
- 1Phyresis OutbreakPhyresis Outbreak
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Tezzeret's GambitTezzeret's Gambit
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
Artifacts (8)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Decimator WebDecimator Web
- 1Glistening SphereGlistening Sphere
- 1Pentad PrismPentad Prism
- 1Resonating LuteResonating Lute
- 1Ruby MedallionRuby Medallion
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (5)
- 1Corrupted ConscienceCorrupted Conscience
- 1Dreadhorde InvasionDreadhorde Invasion
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1PhyresisPhyresis
- 1PropagandaPropaganda
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Chandra, Chill of ComplianceChandra, Chill of Compliance
Lands (32)
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Clearwater PathwayClearwater Pathway
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darkwater CatacombsDarkwater Catacombs
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Great Hall of the BiblioplexGreat Hall of the Biblioplex
- 1Inkmoth NexusInkmoth Nexus
- 5IslandIsland
- 1Karn's BastionKarn's Bastion
- 1Lotus FieldLotus Field
- 1Mistrise VillageMistrise Village
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 4MountainMountain
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Riverglide PathwayRiverglide Pathway
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Shivan ReefShivan Reef
- 4SwampSwamp
- 1Temple of DeceitTemple of Deceit
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge
Archmage Emeritus
Archmage Emeritus
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
Blightbelly Rat
Blightbelly Rat
Blighted Agent
Blighted Agent
Deadpool, Trading Card
Deadpool, Trading Card
Dominator Drone
Dominator Drone
Dreadhorde Twins
Dreadhorde Twins
Eternal of Harsh Truths
Eternal of Harsh Truths
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
Frontline Devastator
Frontline Devastator
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
Geist of Saint Thalia
Geist of Saint Thalia
Ichor Rats
Ichor Rats
Invading Manticore
Invading Manticore
Merciless Eternal
Merciless Eternal
Nightscape Familiar
Nightscape Familiar
Plague Myr
Plague Myr
Razor Swine
Razor Swine
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Spellweaver Eternal
Spellweaver Eternal
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
Vile Aggregate
Vile Aggregate
Viral Drake
Viral Drake
Vizier of the Scorpion
Vizier of the Scorpion
Instants (15)
Bring the Ending
Bring the Ending
Consider
Consider
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Experimental Augury
Experimental Augury
Flashback
Flashback
Grim Affliction
Grim Affliction
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Perfected Theory
Perfected Theory
Prismari Charm
Prismari Charm
Prologue to Phyresis
Prologue to Phyresis
Ripples of Potential
Ripples of Potential
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Tainted Strike
Tainted Strike
Vraska's Fall
Vraska's Fall
Whisper of the Dross
Whisper of the Dross
Sorceries (12)
Caress of Phyrexia
Caress of Phyrexia
Contentious Plan
Contentious Plan
Enter the God-Eternals
Enter the God-Eternals
Expansion Algorithm
Expansion Algorithm
Honor the God-Pharaoh
Honor the God-Pharaoh
Infectious Inquiry
Infectious Inquiry
Invade the City
Invade the City
Lórien Revealed
Lórien Revealed
Phyresis Outbreak
Phyresis Outbreak
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Tezzeret's Gambit
Tezzeret's Gambit
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (8)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Decimator Web
Decimator Web
Glistening Sphere
Glistening Sphere
Pentad Prism
Pentad Prism
Resonating Lute
Resonating Lute
Ruby Medallion
Ruby Medallion
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Enchantments (5)
Corrupted Conscience
Corrupted Conscience
Dreadhorde Invasion
Dreadhorde Invasion
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Phyresis
Phyresis
Propaganda
Propaganda
Planeswalkers (1)
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
Lands (19)
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Clearwater Pathway
Clearwater Pathway
Command Tower
Command Tower
Darkwater Catacombs
Darkwater Catacombs
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
Inkmoth Nexus
Inkmoth Nexus
Karn's Bastion
Karn's Bastion
Lotus Field
Lotus Field
Mistrise Village
Mistrise Village
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Riverglide Pathway
Riverglide Pathway
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Shivan Reef
Shivan Reef
Temple of Deceit
Temple of Deceit
Training Center
Training Center
Xander's Lounge
Xander's Lounge
Basics (3)
Island
5 Island
Mountain
4 Mountain
Swamp
4 Swamp