Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - cEDH Control

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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Pact of Negation
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Brain Freeze
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Mental Misstep
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Tainted Pact
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Demonic Consultation
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Flusterstorm
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Mystic Remora
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
72%synergy
Ad Nauseam
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Brainstorm
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Mana Drain
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Windfall
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Force of Negation
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Necropotence
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
84%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Force of Will
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
83%synergy
Gamble
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Underworld Breach
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Deceiver Exarch
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Pestermite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mockingbird
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Ledger Shredder
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Flashback
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
93%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Intuition
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Ritual
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Pyroblast
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Chain of Vapor
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Final Fortune
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Dispel
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Daze
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Mission Briefing
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Gush
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Displace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Denial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Rite of Flame
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Timetwister
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Twinflame
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Careful Study
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Doomsday
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Personal Tutor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Last Chance
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-32%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Ambition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Heat Shimmer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Tutor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Beacon of Tomorrows
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Expropriate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
See the Truth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necrodominance
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Dress Down
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Splinter Twin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mystifying Maze
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
63%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Badlands
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Island
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Underground Sea
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
60%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
-29%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Mine
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Canyon Slough
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
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