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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Guttersnipe
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Circle of Power
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Professor Onyx
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Maestros Charm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Firebrand Archer
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Electrostatic Field
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gelectrode
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pensive Professor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Harmonized Trio
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Goring Warplow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nucklavee
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Foulmire Knight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Picklock Prankster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mulldrifter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Transpose
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Murder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ionize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Undeath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Geistflame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Unauthorized Exit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chef's Kiss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Insidious Dreams
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Insight
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Insult // Injury
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Dark Deal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Zof Consumption
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tome Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Mark
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Drag Under
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Commune with Evil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Breaking // Entering
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Absorb Vis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Increasing Ambition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Morgue Theft
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crawl from the Cellar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Claim // Fame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Divination
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spelltwine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Explosive Revelation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos's Return
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Frogify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Furnace of Rath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pyromancy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Roost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Melee
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Heretic's Punishment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Havoc Festival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Burning Vengeance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Search for Azcanta
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Agna Qel'a
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Thran Portal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-40%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Geoscope
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Oscorp Industries
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Isle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Maestros Theater
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Zof Consumption
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Isle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
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