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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Thor, God of Thunder
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
49%inclusion76 decks156 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion90 decks156 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion85 decks156 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion85 decks156 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion57 decks156 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion77 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion80 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion99 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion67 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
58%inclusion90 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion76 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion66 decks156 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion57 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion57 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
35%inclusion54 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
34%inclusion53 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion47 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Drake
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion47 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
13%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
-20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-21%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion140 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion140 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion97 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion92 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion76 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion67 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion66 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion56 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
-11%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion151 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion147 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion142 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion136 decks156 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion109 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion105 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion105 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion91 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion91 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion90 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion90 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion78 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion73 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion70 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion69 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion63 decks156 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion60 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
37%inclusion58 decks156 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion53 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion47 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Badlands
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
-15%synergy
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