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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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Yawgmoth's Will
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Mental Misstep
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Tainted Pact
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Consultation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Intuition
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Necropotence
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
62%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Rite of Flame
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Underworld Breach
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Imperial Seal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%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
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Welder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%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
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Pact of Negation
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Pyroblast
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Final Fortune
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Ad Nauseam
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chain of Vapor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dispel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Abandon Attachments
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Duplication
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shred Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Snare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Insidious Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Fork
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Daze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Faithless Looting
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Windfall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Doomsday
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Unearth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shattering Spree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grinding Station
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Powerbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thran Portal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Paradise Mantle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mox Tantalite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Badlands
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Island
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Island
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-49%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-49%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Pools
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Luxury Suite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bad River
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
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