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
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Fiery Inscription
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Coruscation Mage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Circle of Power
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Abrade
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Firebrand Archer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Unruly Catapult
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goring Warplow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nucklavee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of Mortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mire Triton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Draco
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shriekmaw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Windrider Wizard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Unbury
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Cancel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Murder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fight On!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Magic Damper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ionize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Search
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mindswipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Insidious Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Lesson
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Invoke Calamity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Said // Done
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Play with Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Undermine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Overmaster
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Grapeshot
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Tormenting Voice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Increasing Ambition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Flame Rift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Insult // Injury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Earthquake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Drag Under
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Breaking // Entering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Absorb Vis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Void Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Confusion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Burning Wish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Claim // Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spelltwine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Demonfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ruby Medallion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Wand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kraken's Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Recording
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Burning Vengeance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Roost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Melee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Heretic's Punishment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thran Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Dimir Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mistvein Borderpost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Veinfire Borderpost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dismal Backwater
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bad River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Pools
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Thriving Bluff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Akoum Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Ice Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Grixis Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
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