Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Flow State
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Flashback
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Traumatic Critique
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Brazen Borrower
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bilbo, Luckwearer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Picklock Prankster
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Decadent Dragon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Gray Slaad
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Harmonized Trio
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Order of Midnight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Archivist
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hearth Elemental
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Foulmire Knight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-0%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Transpose
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wheel and Deal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mental Note
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
See the Truth
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Careful Study
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Traumatize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Restart Sequence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Persist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Lucky Clover
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Lantern
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Howling Mine
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Fevered Visions
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Caress
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Megrim
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Phyresis
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chakra Meditation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Xander's Lounge
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Undercity Sewers
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Thundering Falls
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Oscorp Industries
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
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