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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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Tinybones, Pocket Nuisance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Dark Deal
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Whispering Madness
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Reforge the Soul
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Waste Not
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Archivist
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Liliana's Caress
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Bone Miser
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Astonishing Spider-Man
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Immortus, Master of Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Living Laser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Likeness Looter
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Fell Specter
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Containment Construct
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Wheel and Deal
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Vision of Love
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tolarian Winds
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Excavation
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Circular Logic
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Abandon Attachments
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Burning Inquiry
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Stitch Together
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Careful Study
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Exhume
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Persist
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Molten Psyche
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Hex Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Steal the Show
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Incendiary Command
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Terminal Agony
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Compulsive Research
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Currency Converter
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Megrim
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Dreams
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Black Widow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cool but Rude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Wake
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Visions
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Feast of Sanity
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Dying to Serve
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Oppression
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion69 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion72 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
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