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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Flashback
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
92%inclusion318 decks344 decks
85%synergy
Tainted Pact
85%inclusion293 decks344 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
85%inclusion293 decks344 decks
77%synergy
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion313 decks344 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion282 decks344 decks
74%synergy
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion276 decks344 decks
72%synergy
Mental Misstep
76%inclusion263 decks344 decks
70%synergy
Force of Negation
77%inclusion265 decks344 decks
69%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion296 decks344 decks
67%synergy
Cabal Ritual
76%inclusion261 decks344 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion331 decks344 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
81%inclusion277 decks344 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion255 decks344 decks
53%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion244 decks344 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion244 decks344 decks
46%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
70%inclusion242 decks344 decks
65%synergy
Ad Nauseam
70%inclusion241 decks344 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion236 decks344 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion232 decks344 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion230 decks344 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
94%inclusion324 decks344 decks
81%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
94%inclusion323 decks344 decks
85%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion320 decks344 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
92%inclusion315 decks344 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion310 decks344 decks
67%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion307 decks344 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion304 decks344 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion300 decks344 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
81%inclusion277 decks344 decks
72%synergy
Gamble
80%inclusion274 decks344 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
64%inclusion219 decks344 decks
56%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
60%inclusion208 decks344 decks
49%synergy
Opposition Agent
59%inclusion204 decks344 decks
54%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
40%inclusion137 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
37%inclusion125 decks341 decks
30%synergy
Spellseeker
34%inclusion117 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion86 decks344 decks
23%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion64 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion59 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion53 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion47 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion42 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.4%inclusion29 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
-20%synergy
Mockingbird
6.5%inclusion22 decks340 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
62%inclusion212 decks344 decks
46%synergy
Chain of Vapor
61%inclusion211 decks344 decks
56%synergy
Intuition
60%inclusion208 decks344 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion203 decks344 decks
42%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
58%inclusion201 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion198 decks344 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
58%inclusion198 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion172 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion171 decks344 decks
40%synergy
Entomb
38%inclusion132 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Final Fortune
37%inclusion127 decks344 decks
31%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion114 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
32%inclusion110 decks344 decks
30%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion105 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion102 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
29%inclusion100 decks344 decks
27%synergy
Dispel
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
27%inclusion93 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion92 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion89 decks344 decks
-18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion84 decks341 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion66 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
16%inclusion56 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion51 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion43 decks344 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion39 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.7%inclusion30 decks344 decks
-26%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Daze
7.0%inclusion24 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
6.7%inclusion23 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion230 decks344 decks
57%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion220 decks344 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion200 decks344 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Flame
51%inclusion175 decks344 decks
45%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
47%inclusion160 decks344 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion152 decks344 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion144 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
40%inclusion136 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
38%inclusion132 decks344 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion130 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion87 decks344 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion86 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
24%inclusion83 decks344 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion75 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion34 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion33 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
9.0%inclusion31 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
-21%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.4%inclusion25 decks338 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
-37%synergy
Grapeshot
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.1%inclusion21 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
-2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
63%inclusion217 decks344 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion213 decks344 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion62 decks344 decks
15%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion44 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
60%inclusion207 decks344 decks
54%synergy
Dress Down
18%inclusion61 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Necrodominance
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
26%inclusion91 decks344 decks
24%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion49 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion263 decks344 decks
64%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
64%inclusion220 decks344 decks
48%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion68 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion52 decks344 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion48 decks344 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.6%inclusion26 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion25 decks344 decks
-28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.5%inclusion19 decks344 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion340 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion333 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion303 decks344 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
82%inclusion283 decks344 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion264 decks344 decks
32%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
74%inclusion254 decks344 decks
68%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion245 decks344 decks
36%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion237 decks344 decks
62%synergy
Mox Opal
63%inclusion217 decks344 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion203 decks344 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
41%inclusion141 decks344 decks
37%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion94 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion80 decks344 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion69 decks344 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion18 decks344 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion330 decks344 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion326 decks344 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion324 decks344 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion323 decks344 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion310 decks344 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion307 decks344 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion304 decks344 decks
56%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion264 decks344 decks
63%synergy
Island
74%inclusion253 decks344 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
72%inclusion248 decks344 decks
60%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion245 decks344 decks
61%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion245 decks344 decks
39%synergy
Underground Sea
71%inclusion243 decks344 decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion242 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
69%inclusion239 decks344 decks
54%synergy
Badlands
68%inclusion234 decks344 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion231 decks344 decks
57%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion226 decks344 decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion225 decks344 decks
55%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
65%inclusion224 decks344 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion221 decks344 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion219 decks344 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion212 decks344 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion197 decks344 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion183 decks344 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
49%inclusion167 decks344 decks
-43%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion133 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion109 decks344 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion102 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
26%inclusion91 decks344 decks
25%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion75 decks344 decks
20%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion74 decks344 decks
17%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion71 decks344 decks
-7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
19%inclusion67 decks344 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
17%inclusion60 decks344 decks
-29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
-26%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion57 decks344 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion55 decks344 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion54 decks344 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion50 decks344 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion42 decks344 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion40 decks338 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion40 decks344 decks
-34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion37 decks344 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion35 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.3%inclusion32 decks344 decks
-1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.1%inclusion28 decks344 decks
2%synergy
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