Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - cEDH

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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Hex Magic
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Black Widow, Super Spy
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
93%inclusion334 decks360 decks
85%synergy
Tainted Pact
86%inclusion311 decks360 decks
80%synergy
Brain Freeze
86%inclusion309 decks360 decks
78%synergy
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion328 decks360 decks
76%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion299 decks360 decks
75%synergy
Pact of Negation
81%inclusion291 decks360 decks
73%synergy
Force of Negation
78%inclusion282 decks360 decks
70%synergy
Mental Misstep
76%inclusion274 decks360 decks
70%synergy
Cabal Ritual
77%inclusion276 decks360 decks
67%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion309 decks360 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion346 decks360 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
79%inclusion285 decks360 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion262 decks360 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion255 decks360 decks
40%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
71%inclusion254 decks360 decks
65%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion252 decks360 decks
45%synergy
Ad Nauseam
70%inclusion252 decks360 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion250 decks360 decks
52%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
68%inclusion246 decks360 decks
59%synergy
Imperial Seal
68%inclusion245 decks360 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
94%inclusion340 decks360 decks
81%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
94%inclusion339 decks360 decks
86%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion338 decks360 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion333 decks360 decks
77%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion329 decks360 decks
69%synergy
Underworld Breach
90%inclusion325 decks360 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion324 decks360 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
88%inclusion318 decks360 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
81%inclusion292 decks360 decks
72%synergy
Gamble
80%inclusion289 decks360 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
64%inclusion229 decks360 decks
56%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
61%inclusion220 decks360 decks
50%synergy
Opposition Agent
59%inclusion213 decks360 decks
54%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
39%inclusion140 decks360 decks
32%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
37%inclusion132 decks360 decks
30%synergy
Spellseeker
34%inclusion121 decks360 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion111 decks360 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
30%inclusion107 decks360 decks
22%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion101 decks360 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion97 decks360 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion94 decks360 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion91 decks360 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion65 decks360 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion59 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion55 decks360 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion52 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion43 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion36 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion35 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.3%inclusion30 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
-1%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.9%inclusion25 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
6.4%inclusion23 decks360 decks
-20%synergy
Mockingbird
6.4%inclusion23 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.6%inclusion20 decks360 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.3%inclusion19 decks360 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion244 decks360 decks
48%synergy
Chain of Vapor
61%inclusion221 decks360 decks
56%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion221 decks360 decks
46%synergy
Intuition
61%inclusion219 decks360 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion212 decks360 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion208 decks360 decks
38%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion207 decks360 decks
52%synergy
Pyroblast
57%inclusion206 decks360 decks
52%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
51%inclusion183 decks360 decks
45%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion181 decks360 decks
41%synergy
Entomb
39%inclusion140 decks360 decks
33%synergy
Final Fortune
38%inclusion135 decks360 decks
32%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
32%inclusion116 decks360 decks
30%synergy
Spell Pierce
32%inclusion115 decks360 decks
29%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion110 decks360 decks
21%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
30%inclusion107 decks360 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion103 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion97 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion96 decks360 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
26%inclusion95 decks360 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion90 decks360 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion89 decks360 decks
22%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion68 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
15%inclusion55 decks360 decks
14%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion52 decks360 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion50 decks360 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion45 decks360 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion41 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion38 decks360 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion37 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion37 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion37 decks360 decks
3%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion35 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion35 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion34 decks360 decks
-13%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.4%inclusion34 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.4%inclusion34 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
9.2%inclusion33 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.1%inclusion29 decks360 decks
-27%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.1%inclusion29 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.1%inclusion29 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Daze
7.2%inclusion26 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.4%inclusion23 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion22 decks360 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
6.1%inclusion22 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion226 decks360 decks
42%synergy
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion217 decks360 decks
44%synergy
Rite of Flame
52%inclusion186 decks360 decks
45%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
48%inclusion172 decks360 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
46%inclusion165 decks360 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
41%inclusion148 decks360 decks
33%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
40%inclusion143 decks360 decks
35%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
38%inclusion136 decks360 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion135 decks360 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion88 decks360 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
24%inclusion87 decks360 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion86 decks360 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion81 decks360 decks
19%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion40 decks360 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion39 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion39 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.2%inclusion33 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.2%inclusion33 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.9%inclusion32 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
8.9%inclusion32 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion31 decks360 decks
-8%synergy
Grapeshot
7.5%inclusion27 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.2%inclusion26 decks360 decks
-20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
6.9%inclusion25 decks360 decks
-38%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Last Chance
6.1%inclusion22 decks360 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.6%inclusion20 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion20 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.6%inclusion20 decks360 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
5.3%inclusion19 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion19 decks360 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Change
5.3%inclusion19 decks360 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
64%inclusion229 decks360 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion220 decks360 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion64 decks360 decks
15%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion52 decks360 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion48 decks360 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion40 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.9%inclusion32 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.9%inclusion25 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion23 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
60%inclusion215 decks360 decks
53%synergy
Dress Down
18%inclusion63 decks360 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
8.9%inclusion32 decks360 decks
-0%synergy
Necrodominance
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion95 decks360 decks
24%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion51 decks360 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion276 decks360 decks
64%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion231 decks360 decks
48%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion63 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion71 decks360 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion60 decks360 decks
14%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion55 decks360 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion54 decks360 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.1%inclusion29 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion28 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.9%inclusion25 decks360 decks
-28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion24 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.0%inclusion18 decks360 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion356 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion348 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
89%inclusion320 decks360 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
82%inclusion296 decks360 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion273 decks360 decks
31%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
75%inclusion270 decks360 decks
69%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion257 decks360 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion252 decks360 decks
63%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion232 decks360 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion207 decks360 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
41%inclusion146 decks360 decks
36%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion97 decks360 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion86 decks360 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion73 decks360 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion41 decks360 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Stone
5.3%inclusion19 decks360 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion346 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion344 decks360 decks
48%synergy
Steam Vents
95%inclusion342 decks360 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion341 decks360 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion327 decks360 decks
56%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion324 decks360 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion322 decks360 decks
57%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion280 decks360 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion264 decks360 decks
61%synergy
Underground Sea
72%inclusion260 decks360 decks
57%synergy
Island
72%inclusion260 decks360 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion260 decks360 decks
62%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion258 decks360 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
71%inclusion256 decks360 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion253 decks360 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
69%inclusion250 decks360 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion243 decks360 decks
58%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion240 decks360 decks
59%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion237 decks360 decks
56%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion233 decks360 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
64%inclusion231 decks360 decks
-28%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion231 decks360 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion225 decks360 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion207 decks360 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion194 decks360 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
48%inclusion172 decks360 decks
-44%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion132 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion115 decks360 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion99 decks360 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion91 decks360 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion75 decks360 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion73 decks360 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
20%inclusion72 decks360 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion72 decks360 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion61 decks360 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion59 decks360 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
16%inclusion59 decks360 decks
-31%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion58 decks360 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion57 decks360 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion50 decks360 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion43 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion41 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion40 decks360 decks
-35%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion40 decks360 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion40 decks360 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion35 decks360 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
9.2%inclusion33 decks360 decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.6%inclusion31 decks360 decks
2%synergy
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