Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Cantrips

Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Resonating Lute
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Prismari Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Traumatic Critique
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Consider
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Preordain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Faithless Looting
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Opt
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Brainstorm
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Seething Song
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Burning Prophet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Windrider Wizard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Muse Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Murktide Regent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Flashback
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Peek
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Quicken
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Reiterate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Disrupt
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Remand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fury Storm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Visions of Beyond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Chain of Smog
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Crackle with Power
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Careful Study
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sleight of Hand
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Rite of Flame
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Overmaster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Bonus Round
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Personal Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Boulder Dash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Insult // Injury
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flame Rift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bribery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Scroll Rack
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Artist's Talent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Islet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy