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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Hex Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brain Freeze
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
88%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Demonic Consultation
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Pact of Negation
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Cabal Ritual
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Remora
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Swan Song
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Imperial Seal
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Tainted Pact
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Rite of Flame
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Chain of Vapor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Rhystic Study
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
80%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Force of Will
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Gamble
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ad Nauseam
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Pyroblast
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Intuition
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Final Fortune
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Rain of Filth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Flashback
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Daze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Leak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ponder
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Timetwister
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Last Chance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Storm of Memories
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Defense Grid
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dress Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Mox Diamond
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Mox Opal
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Mox Amber
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
56%synergy
City of Brass
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Underground Sea
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Arid Mesa
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Mana Confluence
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Wooded Foothills
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Volcanic Island
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Luxury Suite
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Island
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Mountain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-48%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Blazemire Verge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
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