Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Core Storm

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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Archmage Emeritus
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
89%synergy
Expressive Iteration
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Preordain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Seething Song
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Ponder
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Faithless Looting
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Windfall
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Thunderclap Drake
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Archmage of Runes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Thing in the Ice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Foulmire Knight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Viper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bone Miser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Egg
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Magnus the Red
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Prismari Charm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Sink into Stupor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Opt
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Big Score
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Snap
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Flashback
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Silundi Vision
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Transpose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Complete the Circuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Electrodominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gut Shot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Reverberate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geyser
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
See the Truth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dream Harvest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mathemagics
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rapturous Moment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Flow State
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Grapeshot
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Will of the Abzan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Circle of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Flood of Recollection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lively Dirge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Replication Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Season of Weaving
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Brass's Bounty
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mists of Lórien
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ringsight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Howl of the Horde
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Whispering Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Light Up the Stage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Surge to Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Twinning Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Primal Amulet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Palace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Mox Jasper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Solar Transformer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Sink into Stupor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
70%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Seething Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Deceit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Haunted Ridge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%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
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
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