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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Timetwister
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
95%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
92%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
92%synergy
Tainted Pact
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
91%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Demonic Consultation
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Ad Nauseam
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Brain Freeze
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
90%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Windfall
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Mental Misstep
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
88%synergy
Swan Song
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
74%synergy
The One Ring
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Intuition
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
93%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
94%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Opposition Agent
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
81%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
80%synergy
Chain of Vapor
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Pyroblast
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Final Fortune
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Spell Pierce
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Daze
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-39%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Gamble
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
76%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Rite of Flame
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Toxic Deluge
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Molten Psyche
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Defense Grid
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Cool but Rude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Counterbalance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Necrodominance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
79%synergy
City of Traitors
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
93%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Mox Opal
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Grim Monolith
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
87%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Misty Rainforest
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Island
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Swamp
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-48%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-78%synergy
Gemstone Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-42%synergy
Mount Doom
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
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