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
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Glóin the Mighty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Riddles in the Dark
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Fact or Fiction
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Coruscation Mage
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Viper
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Decadent Dragon
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Hearth Elemental
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Foulmire Knight
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Order of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Grabby Giant
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Brazen Borrower
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Picklock Prankster
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Gray Slaad
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Illithid Harvester
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Consider
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Charm
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Prismari Charm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Circle of Power
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Flow State
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Dream Harvest
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Steal the Show
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Howl of the Horde
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Baral's Expertise
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dreadbore
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Notion Rain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Hex Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lucky Clover
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Virtue of Courage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Aclazotz
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Burning Vengeance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Steam Vents
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Seething Landscape
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Maestros Theater
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
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