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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Resonating Lute
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gitaxian Probe
54%inclusion147 decks274 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
84%inclusion229 decks274 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Consultation
53%inclusion144 decks274 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion164 decks274 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion143 decks274 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion181 decks274 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion143 decks274 decks
42%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion136 decks274 decks
42%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion136 decks274 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion159 decks274 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swan Song
57%inclusion157 decks274 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion155 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion153 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion150 decks274 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion149 decks274 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
51%inclusion141 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion128 decks274 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion128 decks274 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion125 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion124 decks274 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion193 decks274 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion183 decks274 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion168 decks274 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion168 decks274 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion159 decks274 decks
47%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
57%inclusion155 decks274 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion143 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
51%inclusion139 decks274 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion138 decks274 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion134 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion110 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion85 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion84 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion69 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
-3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion64 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion62 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion56 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
19%inclusion50 decks268 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion49 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion26 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.1%inclusion25 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.2%inclusion22 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Drake
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion119 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion111 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Mental Misstep
39%inclusion108 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Ad Nauseam
36%inclusion99 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion96 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
27%synergy
Intuition
31%inclusion85 decks274 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion84 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion82 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion80 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion75 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion73 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion65 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion63 decks274 decks
-12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion63 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion62 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion53 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion50 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion47 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
-10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion40 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion32 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Reverberate
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
43%inclusion118 decks274 decks
37%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion103 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion96 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion79 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
-16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
28%inclusion76 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion68 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion60 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion57 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion56 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion55 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
19%inclusion53 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion49 decks274 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion45 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion34 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion30 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion29 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.3%inclusion20 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Bonus Round
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.5%inclusion15 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.1%inclusion14 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
36%inclusion100 decks274 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion88 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion36 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.7%inclusion21 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
34%inclusion94 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
1%synergy
Dress Down
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.6%inclusion18 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion50 decks274 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion111 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion110 decks274 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion56 decks274 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
-9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion40 decks274 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion39 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion27 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.8%inclusion16 decks274 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion261 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion256 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion208 decks274 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion193 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion166 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion158 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion144 decks274 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion122 decks274 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion114 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion92 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion86 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion86 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion83 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion78 decks274 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion58 decks274 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion38 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion37 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion22 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion19 decks274 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion269 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Island
88%inclusion242 decks274 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion229 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion217 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion215 decks274 decks
33%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion212 decks274 decks
-14%synergy
Blood Crypt
77%inclusion210 decks274 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
69%inclusion190 decks274 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion186 decks274 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion184 decks274 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion172 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
55%inclusion151 decks274 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion144 decks274 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion138 decks274 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion133 decks274 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion133 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion114 decks274 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
39%inclusion106 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion106 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion105 decks274 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion102 decks274 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
36%inclusion98 decks274 decks
26%synergy
Underground Sea
35%inclusion96 decks274 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion96 decks274 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion96 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion91 decks274 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion90 decks274 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion89 decks274 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion87 decks274 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion82 decks274 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion79 decks274 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion77 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
26%inclusion70 decks274 decks
-27%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion69 decks274 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion63 decks274 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion59 decks274 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
-20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion51 decks274 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion48 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion46 decks274 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion44 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion41 decks274 decks
9%synergy
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