Average Deck for Kess, Dissident Mage - Expensive Self-Mill
Kess, Dissident Mage
Rank #306
4decks
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 (14)
- 1Baleful StrixBaleful Strix
- 1Consecrated SphinxConsecrated Sphinx
- 1Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror
- 1Hydroelectric SpecimenHydroelectric Specimen
- 1Jace, Vryn's ProdigyJace, Vryn's Prodigy
- 1Malcolm, Alluring ScoundrelMalcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
- 1Orcish BowmastersOrcish Bowmasters
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Snapcaster MageSnapcaster Mage
- 1SpellseekerSpellseeker
- 1Storm-Kiln ArtistStorm-Kiln Artist
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1UrabraskUrabrask
- 1Waker of WavesWaker of Waves
Instants (20)
- 1Brain FreezeBrain Freeze
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1Cabal RitualCabal Ritual
- 1Chaos WarpChaos Warp
- 1ConsiderConsider
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Demonic ConsultationDemonic Consultation
- 1Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1IntuitionIntuition
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Rakdos CharmRakdos Charm
- 1Sheoldred's EdictSheoldred's Edict
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Tainted PactTainted Pact
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
Sorceries (15)
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1GrapeshotGrapeshot
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1PersistPersist
- 1PonderPonder
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Serum VisionsSerum Visions
- 1Tendrils of AgonyTendrils of Agony
- 1Time WarpTime Warp
- 1VictimizeVictimize
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1WindfallWindfall
Artifacts (14)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Grim MonolithGrim Monolith
- 1Lion's Eye DiamondLion's Eye Diamond
- 1Lotus PetalLotus Petal
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Sensei's Divining TopSensei's Divining Top
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of CreativityTalisman of Creativity
- 1Talisman of DominanceTalisman of Dominance
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
Enchantments (3)
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
- 1Underworld BreachUnderworld Breach
Planeswalkers (2)
- 1Jace, Wielder of MysteriesJace, Wielder of Mysteries
- 1Narset, Parter of VeilsNarset, Parter of Veils
Lands (31)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Drowned CatacombDrowned Catacomb
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 3IslandIsland
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Morphic PoolMorphic Pool
- 3MountainMountain
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Steam VentsSteam Vents
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 3SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Thundering FallsThundering Falls
- 1Training CenterTraining Center
- 1Underground SeaUnderground Sea
- 1Volcanic IslandVolcanic Island
- 1Watery GraveWatery Grave
- 1Xander's LoungeXander's Lounge
Baleful Strix
Baleful Strix
Consecrated Sphinx
Consecrated Sphinx
Hullbreaker Horror
Hullbreaker Horror
Hydroelectric Specimen
Hydroelectric Specimen
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
Orcish Bowmasters
Orcish Bowmasters
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Snapcaster Mage
Snapcaster Mage
Spellseeker
Spellseeker
Storm-Kiln Artist
Storm-Kiln Artist
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Urabrask
Urabrask
Waker of Waves
Waker of Waves
Instants (20)
Brain Freeze
Brain Freeze
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Cabal Ritual
Cabal Ritual
Chaos Warp
Chaos Warp
Consider
Consider
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Demonic Consultation
Demonic Consultation
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Intuition
Intuition
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Rakdos Charm
Rakdos Charm
Sheoldred's Edict
Sheoldred's Edict
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Tainted Pact
Tainted Pact
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (15)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Grapeshot
Grapeshot
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Persist
Persist
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Reanimate
Reanimate
Serum Visions
Serum Visions
Tendrils of Agony
Tendrils of Agony
Time Warp
Time Warp
Victimize
Victimize
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Windfall
Windfall
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Grim Monolith
Grim Monolith
Lion's Eye Diamond
Lion's Eye Diamond
Lotus Petal
Lotus Petal
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Sensei's Divining Top
Sensei's Divining Top
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Dominance
Talisman of Indulgence
Talisman of Indulgence
The One Ring
The One Ring
Enchantments (3)
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Underworld Breach
Underworld Breach
Planeswalkers (2)
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Narset, Parter of Veils
Narset, Parter of Veils
Lands (22)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Badlands
Badlands
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Command Tower
Command Tower
Drowned Catacomb
Drowned Catacomb
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Morphic Pool
Morphic Pool
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Steam Vents
Steam Vents
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Thundering Falls
Thundering Falls
Training Center
Training Center
Underground Sea
Underground Sea
Volcanic Island
Volcanic Island
Watery Grave
Watery Grave
Xander's Lounge
Xander's Lounge
Basics (3)
Island
3 Island
Mountain
3 Mountain
Swamp
3 Swamp