Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Timetwister
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
94%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Tainted Pact
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Demonic Consultation
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Flusterstorm
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Mystical Tutor
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Mental Misstep
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Brain Freeze
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Force of Negation
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Windfall
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Swan Song
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Cabal Ritual
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Pact of Negation
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Ad Nauseam
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
73%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
91%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
78%synergy
Imperial Seal
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Force of Will
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Opposition Agent
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Ledger Shredder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Intuition
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Chain of Vapor
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Pyroblast
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Final Fortune
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Spell Pierce
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rain of Filth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fire Covenant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Daze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Delay
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Snapback
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Rite of Flame
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-33%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Last Chance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-21%synergy
Doomsday
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Grinding Station
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Dress Down
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Mana Vault
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Mox Opal
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Arid Mesa
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
68%synergy
City of Brass
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Island
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Swamp
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-40%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Mountain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-54%synergy
Xander's Lounge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-39%synergy
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