Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - cEDH Spellslinger

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
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Flusterstorm
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Tainted Pact
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Brain Freeze
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Mental Misstep
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Pact of Negation
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Chain of Vapor
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Necropotence
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Windfall
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Cabal Ritual
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Swan Song
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Ad Nauseam
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Mystical Tutor
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
82%synergy
Underworld Breach
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
77%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
76%synergy
Gamble
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Norman Osborn
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Intuition
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Pyroblast
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Final Fortune
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Entomb
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Rain of Filth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Consider
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Trickbind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Firestorm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Last Chance
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Merchant Scroll
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Careful Study
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Memories
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Persist
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Warrior's Oath
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Dark Petition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Exhume
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Grinding Station
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Enchantments
Dress Down
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
83%synergy
Fellwar Stone
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Mox Opal
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Badlands
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Underground Sea
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Island
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Volcanic Island
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
57%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Swamp
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-40%synergy
Mountain
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-43%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Ruins
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Mine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
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