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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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Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dominating Vampire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Anje, Maid of Dishonor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Bazaar Trader
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rust Elemental
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Obeka, Brute Chronologist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Bloodhall Priest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Coveted Falcon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wandering Archaic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Yidaro, Wandering Monster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Starscape Cleric
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Oriq Loremage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tavern Swindler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sly Instigator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Socialite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sangromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mephidross Vampire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Syncopate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Chef's Kiss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Vision Skeins
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Intellectual Offering
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Decoy Gambit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Stifle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Words of Wisdom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wrong Turn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Crosis's Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sudden Substitution
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Evacuation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
52%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Donate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Browbeat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Fateful Handoff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Divination
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bond of Insight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Tears
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Acidic Soil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Trial of Agony
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Warp World
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curse of the Swine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Painful Truths
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dread Summons
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shifting Grift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Waltz of Rage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dark Petition
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Insurrection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Role Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dreadbore
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Disentomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Extract from Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Harmless Offering
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindsplice Apparatus
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Lich's Tomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Tithing Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Folio of Fancies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Immortal Coil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Howling Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Triple Triad
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Greed's Gambit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Manabarbs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Descent into Avernus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Pact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Citadel of Pain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Frogify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Unable to Scream
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Lore
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grievous Wound
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Spellshock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lich's Mastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Stalked Prey
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mirrormade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Visions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Mana Flare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lethal Vapors
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Exchange of Words
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curator's Ward
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Havoc Festival
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Misfortunes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nefarious Lich
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Into the Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Search for Azcanta
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Thirst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Treno, Dark City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Night Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Isle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-32%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-21%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Xander's Lounge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Peak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
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