Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Combo

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
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Flow State
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
53%inclusion147 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion234 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Consultation
52%inclusion144 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion164 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
51%inclusion143 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion146 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Brain Freeze
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion161 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Flusterstorm
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion159 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion158 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion149 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion142 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion128 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Pact
45%inclusion125 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion124 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion194 decks278 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion185 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion172 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion170 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion164 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion145 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
51%inclusion141 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion107 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion85 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion66 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
-0%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion121 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion110 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Mental Misstep
39%inclusion108 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Ad Nauseam
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion98 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion93 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Intuition
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
-12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion59 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
21%inclusion59 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
-4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
42%inclusion118 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion97 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Flame
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion25 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
-0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Stitch Together
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
36%inclusion101 decks278 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-21%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
35%inclusion98 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion113 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion112 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
-9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion265 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion261 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion211 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion195 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion169 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion159 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion149 decks278 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion122 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion115 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion272 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Island
88%inclusion244 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion232 decks278 decks
-9%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion220 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion219 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion214 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion213 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion193 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion188 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion187 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion174 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion147 decks278 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion139 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
48%inclusion133 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion115 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion110 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion109 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion105 decks278 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion98 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
35%inclusion97 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion97 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Island
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion93 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion92 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion92 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion88 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion84 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
-27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
-19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
9%synergy
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