Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Guttersnipe
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
93%synergy
Young Pyromancer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Fiery Inscription
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Abrade
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Feed the Swarm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Archaeomancer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Scalding Viper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Firebrand Archer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Decadent Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Knave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Captivating Crew
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Foulmire Knight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brazen Freebooter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Conquering Manticore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tandem Lookout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Picklock Prankster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Order of Midnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demon of Catastrophes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Storm Fleet Arsonist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Trailblazer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Admiral Beckett Brass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gray Slaad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Windrider Wizard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Maestros Charm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Terminate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Izzet Charm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Murder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fire Covenant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Downfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Match
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Run Away Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thrilling Encore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Domineering Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Deliberate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Price of Fame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tragic Lesson
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Doom Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Altar's Reap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Pulse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Whispers of the Muse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Expel from Orazca
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Depart the Realm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fated Infatuation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fire // Ice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Word of Seizing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Into the Roil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Sorceries
Strategic Planning
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Chain Reaction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Treasure Cruise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Read the Bones
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
See the Truth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tormenting Voice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Circle of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Drag Under
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Slave of Bolas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bone Splinters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Portent of Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Claim // Fame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Divination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Crash Through
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Howl of the Horde
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
By Force
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Traitorous Instinct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Act of Treason
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Final Parting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mob Rule
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Malevolent Whispers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Field Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zombify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silent Departure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Step Through
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wrack with Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Final Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disturbed Burial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eaten Alive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Haze of Rage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Notion Rain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Marauder's Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dual Casting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind Control
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ominous Roost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Melee
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lay Claim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burning Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Zhalfirin Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Memorial to War
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Keyrune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Locket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Manalith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Temple of Deceit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Maestros Theater
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Sunken Hollow
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Vivid Creek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Pools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Akoum Refuge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Thriving Isle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-33%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Transguild Promenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gateway Plaza
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Highland Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
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