Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Discard

Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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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Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
50%synergy
Frantic Search
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Dark Deal
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Whispering Madness
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Reforge the Soul
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Waste Not
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Liliana's Caress
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Jace's Archivist
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Bone Miser
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Magus of the Wheel
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Likeness Looter
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Fell Specter
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Containment Construct
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Anje Falkenrath
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Wheel and Deal
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Tolarian Winds
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Circular Logic
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Excavation
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Dream Salvage
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Dihada's Ploy
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Search
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Burning Inquiry
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Stitch Together
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Careful Study
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Exhume
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Molten Psyche
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Change
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Terminal Agony
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Incendiary Command
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Change of Fortune
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Currency Converter
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-17%synergy
Howling Mine
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Megrim
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Dreams
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Raiders' Wake
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Feast of Sanity
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Dying to Serve
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Visions
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Drake Haven
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Necrogen Mists
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Oppression
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion75 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion74 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion86 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion85 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
0%synergy