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
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Coruscation Mage
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Circle of Power
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Fiery Inscription
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Firebrand Archer
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Unruly Catapult
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mysidian Elder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Goring Warplow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nucklavee
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mire Triton
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of Mortality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Draco
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Bedevil
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Transpose
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Play with Fire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Murder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Retort
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Fight On!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Expedite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rona's Vortex
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Experimental Augury
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Lesson
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mindswipe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Grapeshot
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Chain Reaction
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Overmaster
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Flame Rift
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Crackle with Power
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Earthquake
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Tormenting Voice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Evil Reawakened
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Drag Under
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Breaking // Entering
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Absorb Vis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Void Snare
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Burning Wish
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Ambition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Claim // Fame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Confusion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Divination
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spelltwine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Wand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kraken's Eye
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Recording
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Burning Vengeance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Roost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Melee
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Heretic's Punishment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ral Zarek
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Thran Portal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Deceit
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Choked Estuary
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Bluff
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-36%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Bad River
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ice Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grixis Panorama
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
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