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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Bilbo, Thief in the Night
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Glóin the Mighty
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
47%inclusion77 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion92 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion86 decks165 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion87 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion81 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion82 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion102 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion94 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion70 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion70 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Ledger Shredder
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Docent of Perfection
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion47 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Truths
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Bonus Round
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
-18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion148 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion148 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion102 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion97 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion78 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion159 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion154 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion149 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion144 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion114 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion110 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion110 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion95 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion76 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion76 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion70 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion63 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion61 decks165 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion50 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion47 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
7%synergy
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