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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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Exhibition Tidecaller
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Steal the Show
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
52%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Whispering Madness
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Dark Deal
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Reforge the Soul
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Waste Not
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Archivist
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bone Miser
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Likeness Looter
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Fell Specter
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Anje Falkenrath
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Containment Construct
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Skirge Familiar
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Entomb
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Wheel and Deal
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Tolarian Winds
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Excavation
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Circular Logic
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Opt
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Snap
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Thought Scour
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Burning Inquiry
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Stitch Together
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Careful Study
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Exhume
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Molten Psyche
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Incendiary Command
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Change of Fortune
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Caress
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Megrim
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Feast of Sanity
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Raiders' Wake
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Visions
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Dying to Serve
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Oppression
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion69 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion68 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion79 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion73 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
3%synergy
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