Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget Counterspells

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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Adventurous Eater
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Burrog Banemaker
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Cheerful Osteomancer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Creatures
Academy Wall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Burning Prophet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Marchesa, Dealer of Death
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Eddymurk Crab
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dream Eater
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Hope-Ender Coatl
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Young Pyromancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lochmere Serpent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Academy Elite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Alania's Pathmaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Staticaster
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Beamsplitter Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Deprive
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lose Focus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Active Volcano
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Run Away Together
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Return the Favor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Confounding Riddle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Evasive Action
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Aethersnatch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Overwhelming Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Downsize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Brainsurge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Afflict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Alchemist's Gift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dismiss
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Befuddle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Countersquall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Homing Lightning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Disembowel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Silumgar's Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Reality Shift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Supreme Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cancel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Teachings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Counterflux
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Miscalculation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Saw It Coming
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blot Out
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Condescend
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Cling to Dust
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dogpile
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Last Gasp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Anticipate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Change the Equation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wipe Away
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Circular Logic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wizard's Retort
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sudden Edict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sorceries
Afterlife from the Loam
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Absorb Vis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Chain Reaction
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Demolish
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Agonizing Remorse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Act on Impulse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Aether Snap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Alms of the Vein
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blood on the Snow
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wash Out
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Deep Analysis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Stitch in Time
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Treasure Cruise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Beacon Bolt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Confront the Past
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Aether Gale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Multiple Choice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blood Divination
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Creative Technique
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Macabre Waltz
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Creeping Chill
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Portent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Maestros Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bottled Cloister
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Furnace
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Glasses of Urza
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Codex Shredder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Enchantments
Aether Tunnel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sorcerer Class
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Ancestral Vengeance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
At Knifepoint
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-40%synergy
Lands
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Command Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-42%synergy
Cliffgate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Heap Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Gond Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Swamp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-42%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Ash Barrens
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ferrous Lake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Maestros Theater
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-41%synergy
Gateway Plaza
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-43%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
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