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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fantastic Elasticity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
4%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
49%inclusion79 decks162 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion87 decks162 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion90 decks162 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion86 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion60 decks162 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion78 decks162 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
49%inclusion80 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
36%inclusion58 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion101 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion93 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion79 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion65 decks162 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion64 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion63 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion53 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion72 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion72 decks162 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion70 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion55 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion39 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Docent of Perfection
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Terminate
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion48 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion33 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
-0%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion17 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion23 decks162 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
-18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion52 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion24 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.6%inclusion9 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion25 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion14 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion146 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion145 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion100 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion97 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion77 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion74 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion66 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion64 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion19 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion13 decks162 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion11 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion156 decks162 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion152 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion147 decks162 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion142 decks162 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion113 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion109 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion109 decks162 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion94 decks162 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion94 decks162 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion93 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion93 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion82 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion75 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion75 decks162 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion73 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion69 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion64 decks162 decks
-7%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion62 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion61 decks162 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion57 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion49 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion47 decks162 decks
-11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion45 decks162 decks
-0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion44 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion43 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion41 decks162 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion36 decks162 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion32 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion31 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion29 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion28 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion27 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion26 decks162 decks
-15%synergy
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