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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wizard's Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Plunder the Trollshaws
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
53%inclusion50 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Coruscation Mage
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
37%synergy
Preordain
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Circle of Power
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Mysidian Elder
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
The Destined Black Mage
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Consider
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Transpose
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
See the Truth
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Flame Rift
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Waste Not
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion103 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
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