Average Deck for Kess, Dissident Mage - Expensive Core Spellslinger

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Average Deck for Kess, Dissident Mage - Expensive Core Spellslinger

Kess, Dissident Mage

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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.

Oct 8, 2025

Nick Price

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Kess, Dissident Mage

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Commander
- 1Kess, Dissident MageKess, Dissident Mage
Creatures (28)
- 1Archmage EmeritusArchmage Emeritus
- 1Bilbo, Thief in the NightBilbo, Thief in the Night
- 1Bonecrusher GiantBonecrusher Giant
- 1Brazen BorrowerBrazen Borrower
- 1Chancellor of TalesChancellor of Tales
- 1Cruel SomnophageCruel Somnophage
- 1Decadent DragonDecadent Dragon
- 1Embereth ShieldbreakerEmbereth Shieldbreaker
- 1Foulmire KnightFoulmire Knight
- 1Gandalf, Goblins' BaneGandalf, Goblins' Bane
- 1Geist of Saint ThaliaGeist of Saint Thalia
- 1Goblin ElectromancerGoblin Electromancer
- 1Gray SlaadGray Slaad
- 1Hearth ElementalHearth Elemental
- 1Hexing SquelcherHexing Squelcher
- 1Hypnotic SpriteHypnotic Sprite
- 1Lozhan, Dragons' LegacyLozhan, Dragons' Legacy
- 1Merfolk SecretkeeperMerfolk Secretkeeper
- 1Murderous RiderMurderous Rider
- 1Nightscape FamiliarNightscape Familiar
- 1Prismari, the InspirationPrismari, the Inspiration
- 1Samut, Tyrant of NaktamunSamut, Tyrant of Naktamun
- 1Sapphire DragonSapphire Dragon
- 1Scalding ViperScalding Viper
- 1Seasoned CryomancerSeasoned Cryomancer
- 1Stingcaster MageStingcaster Mage
- 1Stormcatch MentorStormcatch Mentor
- 1Storyteller PixieStoryteller Pixie
Instants (13)
- 1Arcane DenialArcane Denial
- 1ConsiderConsider
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Fact or FictionFact or Fiction
- 1FlashbackFlashback
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mana SculptMana Sculpt
- 1NegateNegate
- 1Perfected TheoryPerfected Theory
- 1Prismari CharmPrismari Charm
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
Sorceries (12)
- 1Candlekeep InspirationCandlekeep Inspiration
- 1Dream HarvestDream Harvest
- 1Expansion AlgorithmExpansion Algorithm
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Flow StateFlow State
- 1MathemagicsMathemagics
- 1PonderPonder
- 1Rapturous MomentRapturous Moment
- 1See the TruthSee the Truth
- 1Solve the EquationSolve the Equation
- 1Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (9)
- 1Altar of BhaalAltar of Bhaal
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Decanter of Endless WaterDecanter of Endless Water
- 1Ghost LanternGhost Lantern
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Lucky CloverLucky Clover
- 1Relic of SauronRelic of Sauron
- 1Resonating LuteResonating Lute
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (4)
- 1Swarm IntelligenceSwarm Intelligence
- 1Virtue of CourageVirtue of Courage
- 1Virtue of KnowledgeVirtue of Knowledge
- 1Virtue of PersistenceVirtue of Persistence
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Chandra, Chill of ComplianceChandra, Chill of Compliance
Lands (32)
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cascade BluffsCascade Bluffs
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Great Hall of the BiblioplexGreat Hall of the Biblioplex
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Lindblum, Industrial RegencyLindblum, Industrial Regency
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 2MountainMountain
- 1Oscorp IndustriesOscorp Industries
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Undercity SewersUndercity Sewers
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge

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Archmage Emeritus

Bilbo, Thief in the Night

Bonecrusher Giant

Brazen Borrower

Chancellor of Tales

Cruel Somnophage

Decadent Dragon

Embereth Shieldbreaker

Foulmire Knight

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane

Geist of Saint Thalia

Goblin Electromancer

Gray Slaad

Hearth Elemental

Hexing Squelcher

Hypnotic Sprite

Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy

Merfolk Secretkeeper

Murderous Rider

Nightscape Familiar

Prismari, the Inspiration

Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun

Sapphire Dragon

Scalding Viper

Seasoned Cryomancer

Stingcaster Mage

Stormcatch Mentor

Storyteller Pixie

Instants (13)

Arcane Denial

Consider

Counterspell

Dark Ritual

Deflecting Swat

Fact or Fiction

Flashback

Mana Drain

Mana Sculpt

Negate

Perfected Theory

Prismari Charm

Sink into Stupor

Sorceries (12)

Candlekeep Inspiration

Dream Harvest

Expansion Algorithm

Faithless Looting

Flow State

Mathemagics

Ponder

Rapturous Moment

See the Truth

Solve the Equation

Toxic Deluge

Windfall

Artifacts (9)

Altar of Bhaal

Arcane Signet

Decanter of Endless Water

Ghost Lantern

Izzet Signet

Lucky Clover

Relic of Sauron

Resonating Lute

Sol Ring

Enchantments (4)

Swarm Intelligence

Virtue of Courage

Virtue of Knowledge

Virtue of Persistence

Planeswalkers (1)

Chandra, Chill of Compliance

Lands (24)

Badlands

Blood Crypt

Bloodstained Mire

Cascade Bluffs

Command Tower

Great Hall of the Biblioplex

Izzet Boilerworks

Lindblum, Industrial Regency

Luxury Suite

Morphic Pool

Oscorp Industries

Otawara, Soaring City

Polluted Delta

Reliquary Tower

Scalding Tarn

Steam Vents

Thundering Falls

Training Center

Undercity Sewers

Underground Sea

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

Volcanic Island

Watery Grave

Xander's Lounge

Basics (3)

Island

3 Island

Mountain

2 Mountain

Swamp

3 Swamp