Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Cantrips

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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Ponder
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Consider
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Preordain
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Faithless Looting
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Opt
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Brainstorm
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Seething Song
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Serum Visions
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Prismari, the Inspiration
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Muse Seeker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Burning Prophet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Windrider Wizard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Drake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Murktide Regent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Scour
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Peek
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Quicken
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Reiterate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Remand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Traumatic Critique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mana Sculpt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fury Storm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Terminate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Visions of Beyond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
High Tide
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Flow State
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Chain of Smog
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Careful Study
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Sleight of Hand
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Overmaster
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Personal Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Boulder Dash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Slip Through Space
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Insult // Injury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flame Rift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ignite the Future
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Scroll Rack
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Artist's Talent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Pools
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Ruins
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Coastal Peak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
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