Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Guttersnipe
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Maestros Charm
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Young Pyromancer
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Victor Timely, Wily Tycoon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quicksilver, Speedster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Decadent Dragon
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Unruly Catapult
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Hearth Elemental
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Foulmire Knight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Picklock Prankster
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Order of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Giant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fang Dragon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Topaz Dragon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Gray Slaad
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Windrider Wizard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Doom Blade
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Murder
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Into the Roil
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Price of Fame
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Retort
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Leak
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Secret Identity
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-32%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Crosis's Charm
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Firebolt
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Espers to Magicite
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Transpose
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Starstorm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blink of an Eye
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Teachings
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Magmaquake
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Octopus Form
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Electrolyze
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Search
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-31%synergy
Silumgar's Command
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Strategic Planning
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Tormenting Voice
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Chain Reaction
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Chart a Course
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-30%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Ransack the Lab
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Confluence
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Notion Rain
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Risky Research
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rise from the Tides
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Painful Truths
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Hex
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ignite the Future
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Aether Gale
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Necromantic Selection
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Grave Upheaval
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Compulsive Research
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Breaking // Entering
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Slave of Bolas
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Spelltwine
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Duress
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Lucky Clover
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Lantern
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Burning Vengeance
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Roost
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Drake Haven
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Barren Moor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
-30%synergy
Sol Ring
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geode
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Locket
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Firdoch Core
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-37%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-43%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Manalith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Seething Landscape
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Theater
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Dismal Backwater
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Thriving Isle
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Moor
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Bluff
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-34%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Edgewall Inn
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Peak
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
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