Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core Discard

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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Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Hex Magic
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Astonishing Spider-Man
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brainstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Immortus, Master of Eternity
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Living Laser
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Party Thrasher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Viper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Illithid Harvester
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Order of Midnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Decadent Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hezrou
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Ancient One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gray Slaad
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Anje's Ravager
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Abhorrent Oculus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Psychic Frog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Marauding Mako
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Grabby Giant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hearth Elemental
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Merchant of the Vale
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Yuyan Archers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Norman Osborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Alpharael, Dreaming Acolyte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Search
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vendetta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fork
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blink of an Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tolarian Winds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Showdown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Just the Wind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Broken Concentration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Steal the Show
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Epic Experiment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Echo of Eons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Careful Study
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Whispering Madness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Extinction Event
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Psychotic Episode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Portent of Calamity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Terror Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Claim // Fame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Collective Brutality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Into the Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ideas Unbound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ghost Lantern
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Campfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lucky Clover
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blasting Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Cube
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Cool but Rude
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Courage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Waste Not
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forced Fruition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Elder Dragon War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Enervation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Megrim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Roost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Future Sight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Melee
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Embrace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Burning Vengeance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Removal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tomb Fortress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Seething Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Watery Grave
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
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