Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - cEDH Storm

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
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brain Freeze
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Consultation
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Cabal Ritual
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Mystic Remora
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Tainted Pact
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Swan Song
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
65%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Rite of Flame
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Chain of Vapor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Necropotence
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Gamble
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Imperial Seal
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Opposition Agent
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Ad Nauseam
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Pyroblast
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Intuition
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Final Fortune
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Rain of Filth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Daze
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Memories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Defense Grid
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dress Down
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
63%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mox Diamond
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Grim Monolith
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
57%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Badlands
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Morphic Pool
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Volcanic Island
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Island
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Swamp
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Mountain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-45%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-34%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-40%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-37%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
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