Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Control

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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Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion89 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion86 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
54%inclusion86 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion19 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion16 decks151 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.3%inclusion14 decks151 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion12 decks141 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Persist
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Bonus Round
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.4%inclusion9 decks141 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion142 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
61%inclusion96 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion148 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion144 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion102 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion89 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion34 decks157 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion27 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
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