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
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion98 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion15 decks153 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
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Docent of Perfection
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Persist
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Bonus Round
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.1%inclusion8 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
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%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
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion68 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
4%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
Resonating Lute
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion148 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion143 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion89 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion89 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
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