Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive cEDH Combo

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
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Rite of Flame
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Mental Misstep
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Tainted Pact
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Consultation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Brain Freeze
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Game Changers
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Intuition
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
98%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Gamble
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Creatures
Dragon's Rage Channeler
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Pact of Negation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Chain of Vapor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Ad Nauseam
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Final Fortune
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Pyroblast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Snap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Spell Pierce
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Rain of Filth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Snare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Toxic Deluge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Last Chance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Grinding Station
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
City of Traitors
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Grim Monolith
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Fellwar Stone
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Mox Opal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Morphic Pool
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Undercity Sewers
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-50%synergy
Gemstone Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-63%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-77%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy