Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Demonic Consultation
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Ponder
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Dispel
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Pact of Negation
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Underworld Breach
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Gamble
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Notion Thief
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Divining Witch
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mindblade Render
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pestermite
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Peregrine Drake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Leveler
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Brazen Borrower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Mental Misstep
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Spell Pierce
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thought Scour
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Delay
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Impulse
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mana Leak
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Anticipate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dizzy Spell
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Into the Roil
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Flow State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unearth
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Rite of Flame
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
See the Truth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Doomsday
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Careful Study
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dark Petition
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Pyroclasm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dream Harvest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Storm of Memories
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
By Force
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Increasing Ambition
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Duress
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blossombind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Splinter Twin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Legacy's Allure
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Verity Circle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
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