Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Guttersnipe
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Coruscation Mage
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Circle of Power
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Aetherize
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Fiery Inscription
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Firebrand Archer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Young Pyromancer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Archaeomancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Docent of Perfection
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Unruly Catapult
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pteramander
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Goring Warplow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nucklavee
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of Mortality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mire Triton
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Draco
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tomebound Lich
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Maestros Charm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Consider
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Summary Dismissal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Burst Lightning
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Murder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cancel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Play with Fire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Transpose
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Fight On!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scatter Arc
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Undying Evil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Expedite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Rona's Vortex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
A Little Chat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Geistblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Overmaster
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Earthquake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Boltwave
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tormenting Voice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Vision
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flame Rift
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Spelltwine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Risky Shortcut
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Plasma Bolt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Choco-Comet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Absorb Vis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Breaking // Entering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Volley
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Drag Under
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Burning Wish
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Forgery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
End the Festivities
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Claim // Fame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Slave of Bolas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Void Snare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Recording
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Wand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kraken's Eye
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wishing Well
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Burning Vengeance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Extravagant Replication
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Double Vision
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Court of Locthwain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Roost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mana Flare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Melee
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Heretic's Punishment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ral Zarek
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Thran Portal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Drownyard Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-41%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Dismal Backwater
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Spectacle Summit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Isle
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Thriving Bluff
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Airship Engine Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Serpent's Pass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Oscorp Industries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Command Bridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-37%synergy
Bad River
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Akoum Refuge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ice Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
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