Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core Midrange

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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Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Young Pyromancer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Guttersnipe
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Mocking Sprite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Foulmire Knight
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Viper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Picklock Prankster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Archmage of Runes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Order of Midnight
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Firebrand Archer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Decadent Dragon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gray Slaad
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cavern Harpy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cruel Witness
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Brazen Borrower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Grabby Giant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Ratcatcher Trainee
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hearth Elemental
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Maestros Charm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Izzet Charm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Abrade
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Fire Covenant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Refute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Price of Fame
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Dispel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Shattering Pulse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Cancel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Murder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Whispers of the Muse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fire // Ice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Mana Leak
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Teach by Example
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Prismari Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Sorceries
Strategic Planning
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
100%synergy
Feed the Swarm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
73%synergy
Read the Bones
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Circle of Power
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Chart a Course
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Chain Reaction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dread Return
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Serum Visions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Treasure Cruise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
By Force
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Fell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
See the Truth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Zombify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Final Vengeance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Disturbed Burial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Eaten Alive
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Haze of Rage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Tormenting Voice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Notion Rain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Compulsive Research
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Ominous Roost
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Melee
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Burning Vengeance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Mines of Moria
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Temple of the False God
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-38%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sky Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Seething Landscape
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Temple of Deceit
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Temple of Malice
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
60%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Canyon Slough
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Pools
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Ash Barrens
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
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