Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core Burn

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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Scorched Geyser
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mana Sculpt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Harmonized Trio
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tome Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Coruscation Mage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Circle of Power
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Maestros Charm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Aetherize
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Fiery Inscription
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Firebrand Archer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Young Pyromancer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Professor Onyx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Gelectrode
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Queen Brahne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goring Warplow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nucklavee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Picklock Prankster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Abrade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Transpose
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Murder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ionize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Run Away Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Geistflame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Deliberate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chef's Kiss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Lesson
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Said // Done
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Play with Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Cathartic Reunion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bond of Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Insult // Injury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Decree of Pain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Boltwave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dark Deal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Zof Consumption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Tormenting Voice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Mark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Drag Under
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Commune with Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Breaking // Entering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Absorb Vis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Increasing Ambition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Morgue Theft
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crawl from the Cellar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Claim // Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spelltwine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Explosive Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos's Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Invade the City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Folio of Fancies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Frogify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Furnace of Rath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Roost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Melee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heretic's Punishment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Havoc Festival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Burning Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Agna Qel'a
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Thran Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-45%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Landscape
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Oscorp Industries
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Zof Consumption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Akoum Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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