Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core

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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Geist of Saint Thalia
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion163 decks418 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion167 decks418 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
39%inclusion165 decks418 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion159 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion118 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion198 decks418 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
30%inclusion127 decks418 decks
25%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion129 decks418 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion183 decks418 decks
24%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion123 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion165 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion164 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion141 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion140 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion136 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion136 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion131 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion127 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion124 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion122 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion101 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion76 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion72 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion69 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
16%inclusion42 decks261 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion66 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Decadent Dragon
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion56 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Hearth Elemental
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion49 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Brazen Borrower
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Picklock Prankster
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Order of Midnight
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
8.8%inclusion23 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Gray Slaad
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Merchant of the Vale
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Illithid Harvester
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Terminate
29%inclusion122 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
28%inclusion115 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion109 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion104 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion103 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
25%inclusion103 decks418 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion95 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion85 decks418 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion75 decks418 decks
-14%synergy
Flame of Anor
18%inclusion74 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion71 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion69 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion66 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
-0%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.9%inclusion37 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Reverberate
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Crosis's Charm
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Transpose
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
See the Truth
23%inclusion97 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion79 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion75 decks418 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion71 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion69 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion64 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion36 decks259 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Flow State
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
-0%synergy
Stitch Together
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion25 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.0%inclusion24 decks399 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Persist
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
-0%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Extract from Darkness
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion53 decks418 decks
-15%synergy
Lucky Clover
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
-19%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.4%inclusion22 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion83 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
19%inclusion79 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.9%inclusion37 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.3%inclusion29 decks399 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion64 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion112 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion96 decks418 decks
-11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion41 decks254 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.3%inclusion19 decks261 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion320 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion317 decks418 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion183 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
42%inclusion174 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion159 decks418 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion152 decks418 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion145 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion130 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion126 decks418 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion414 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion409 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion406 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion373 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
61%inclusion253 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion240 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion198 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion172 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion167 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion163 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion163 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion157 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion133 decks418 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion132 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
31%inclusion129 decks418 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion129 decks418 decks
-18%synergy
Blood Crypt
29%inclusion120 decks418 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion118 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion116 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion111 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion106 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion103 decks418 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
24%inclusion102 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion101 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion101 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion100 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion100 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion97 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion95 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion93 decks418 decks
-13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion90 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion90 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion88 decks418 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion86 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion84 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion81 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion81 decks418 decks
-13%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion81 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion81 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion76 decks418 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion66 decks418 decks
-0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion60 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion58 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion56 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
2%synergy
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