Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Burn

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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Mana Sculpt
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Resonating Lute
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
52%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion56 decks96 decks
48%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
48%synergy
Coruscation Mage
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Mysidian Elder
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Queen Brahne
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Notion Thief
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Trio
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Transpose
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Charm
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Electrodominance
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Comet Storm
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Circle of Power
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Boltwave
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Confluence
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Insult // Injury
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Whispering Madness
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Flame Rift
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
End the Festivities
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Fated Firepower
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Repercussion
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Megrim
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion78 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion93 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion92 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion89 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
2%synergy
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