Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hex Magic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Fact or Fiction
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Consider
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Viper
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Decadent Dragon
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Hearth Elemental
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Foulmire Knight
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Grabby Giant
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Order of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Picklock Prankster
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Gray Slaad
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Illithid Harvester
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Young Red Dragon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Giant
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Flame of Anor
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Prismari Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Charm
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reverberate
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Murder
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
See the Truth
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Dream Harvest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Steal the Show
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rapturous Moment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Howl of the Horde
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Ignite the Future
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Baral's Expertise
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Breaking // Entering
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Lucky Clover
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Resonating Lute
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Island
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Blood Crypt
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
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