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
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
62%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
Simian Spirit Guide
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
84%synergy
Intuition
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
86%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
89%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
90%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
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
93%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Opposition Agent
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Spellseeker
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Drake
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-0%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 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
Laboratory Maniac
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%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
Chain of Vapor
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
58%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
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Final Fortune
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Snap
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Spell Pierce
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Daze
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-39%synergy
Sorceries
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
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%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
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Molten Psyche
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%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
The One Ring
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Grinding Station
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Defense Grid
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Dress Down
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Cool but Rude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Waste Not
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Counterbalance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%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
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
76%synergy
City of Traitors
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%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
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Grim Monolith
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
54%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
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Island
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Swamp
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-48%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-75%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%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 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-31%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
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
-23%synergy
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