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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Great Hall of the Biblioplex
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Traumatic Critique
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Resonating Lute
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Mana Sculpt
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%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
Nightscape Familiar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Decadent Dragon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Gray Slaad
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%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
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Spellscorn Coven
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Aquatic Alchemist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%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
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%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
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
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Mizzium Skin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Blustersquall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vraska's Fall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grim Affliction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Risk Factor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Twincast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Strike
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Reverberate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Bedevil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Volt Charge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Steady Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%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
10%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Flow State
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Epic Experiment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
See the Truth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Solve the Equation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Contentious Plan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%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
Infectious Inquiry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blood Money
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Doublecast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fireball
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Dreadbore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Promise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Ichor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%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
Primal Amulet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%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
9%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%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
-6%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
Decimator Web
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
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tomb Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Oscorp Industries
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-11%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
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Raucous Theater
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%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
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
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