Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
95%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
92%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
92%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Tainted Pact
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Demonic Consultation
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Ad Nauseam
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Brain Freeze
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Windfall
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Mental Misstep
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
88%synergy
Swan Song
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
75%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Intuition
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
85%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Game Changers
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
89%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
91%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
91%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
93%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Opposition Agent
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Spellseeker
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Ledger Shredder
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
80%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Chain of Vapor
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Pyroblast
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Final Fortune
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Spell Pierce
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Daze
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-39%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Toxic Deluge
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Rite of Flame
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Last Chance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Molten Psyche
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Defense Grid
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Cool but Rude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Counterbalance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Necrodominance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
79%synergy
City of Traitors
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
94%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Mox Opal
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Grim Monolith
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
87%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
86%synergy
City of Brass
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Arid Mesa
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Island
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
-30%synergy
Swamp
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-46%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-77%synergy
Gemstone Mine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-41%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-34%synergy
Mount Doom
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
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