Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Nightscape Familiar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Murderous Rider
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Foulmire Knight
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Scalding Viper
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Decadent Dragon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Gray Slaad
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Brazen Borrower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Hearth Elemental
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Picklock Prankster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Illithid Harvester
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Order of Midnight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Young Red Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Galvanic Giant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Aquatic Alchemist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Grabby Giant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Merchant of the Vale
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Fell Horseman
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Amethyst Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Marang River Regent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Galvanoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Havengul Lich
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Prismari Charm
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Mana Sculpt
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Flashback
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
93%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Fact or Fiction
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Mizzium Skin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Blustersquall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Risk Factor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Schismotivate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Dream Harvest
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Mathemagics
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Rapturous Moment
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Flow State
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
See the Truth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Epic Experiment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Incarnation Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blood Money
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Doublecast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fireball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Restart Sequence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Dreadbore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Promise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Exhume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Spree
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lucky Clover
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Ghost Lantern
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Primal Amulet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Horizon Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Manascape Refractor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Altar of Dementia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Courage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teval's Judgment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tomb Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Palace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Resonating Lute
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-50%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Mox Jasper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Xander's Lounge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Badlands
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
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