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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Archmage of Runes
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Young Pyromancer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%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
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Elder Deep-Fiend
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Dream Eater
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%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
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lochmere Serpent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Mirrorshell Crab
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
Instants
Negate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Ice Magic
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Desculpting Blast
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%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
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Run Away Together
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Go for the Throat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Deliberate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%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
Overwhelming Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Brainsurge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Dismiss
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Countersquall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Silumgar's Command
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Supreme Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%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
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%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
Reverberate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%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
Memory Lapse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mana Leak
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sorceries
Circle of Power
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Flash Photography
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%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
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Cruise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Portent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Maestros Confluence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Furnace
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Glasses of Urza
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Codex Shredder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Tutelage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Wizard Class
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
At Knifepoint
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Utility Lands
Multiversal Passage
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-40%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Path of Ancestry
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
69%synergy
Oscorp Industries
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Cliffgate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Heap Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
13%synergy
Gond Gate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%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
45%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Maestros Theater
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-41%synergy
Gateway Plaza
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-43%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
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
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