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
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion85 decks156 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion88 decks156 decks
37%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion86 decks156 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion56 decks156 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion82 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion77 decks156 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion98 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion67 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
56%inclusion87 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion75 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion66 decks156 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion56 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion51 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion77 decks156 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion77 decks156 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion71 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion63 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion62 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion60 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion34 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion19 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Drake
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
17%synergy
Terminate
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion40 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion36 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion35 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion32 decks156 decks
16%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion20 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
12%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
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion12 decks142 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-2%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
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
-20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion17 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion15 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.1%inclusion8 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion141 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion140 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion97 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion91 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion75 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion67 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion65 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
37%inclusion57 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion24 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion23 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion151 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion146 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion141 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion135 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion109 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion104 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion103 decks156 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion89 decks156 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
47%inclusion74 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion72 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
39%inclusion61 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion59 decks156 decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion58 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion53 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion49 decks156 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion48 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion46 decks156 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion45 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion44 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion41 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion39 decks156 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion38 decks156 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
14%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
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion33 decks156 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion29 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion28 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion26 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion25 decks156 decks
-0%synergy
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