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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wizard's Staff
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Plunder the Trollshaws
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Waltz No. 3
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Guttersnipe
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Coruscation Mage
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Circle of Power
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Fiery Inscription
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Firebrand Archer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Young Pyromancer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Aetherize
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Electrostatic Field
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Muse Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Windrider Wizard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Unruly Catapult
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Goring Warplow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mulldrifter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nucklavee
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pteramander
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Maestros Charm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Transpose
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Murder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Play with Fire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fight On!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dissipate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Price of Fame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Undying Evil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Scatter Arc
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%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
Kolaghan's Command
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Rona's Vortex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Geistblast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Overmaster
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Flame Rift
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Spelltwine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Vision
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Decree of Pain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Deep Analysis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tormenting Voice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Breaking // Entering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%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
Burning Wish
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
Windfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Epic Experiment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Claim // Fame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Slave of Bolas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Void Snare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Absorb Vis
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
Chaos Wand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kraken's Eye
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Burning Vengeance
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%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
Extravagant Replication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%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
Spiteful Visions
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mana Flare
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
Secrets of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
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
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ral Zarek
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Thran Portal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Drownyard Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Sky Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%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
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%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
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Dismal Backwater
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Deceit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Spectacle Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Isle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Thriving Bluff
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%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
Rakdos Carnarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Steam Vents
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%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
Darkwater Catacombs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
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