Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Discard

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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Wheel of Fortune
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Windfall
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Dark Deal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Force of Negation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Waste Not
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Jace's Archivist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Ledger Shredder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Phantasmal Image
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fell Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nethergoyf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oliphaunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Master of Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Masticore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Azra Oddsmaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abyssal Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Containment Construct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thief of Sanity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fate Unraveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Into the Flood Maw
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Strix Serenade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wheel and Deal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Miscast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Suspend
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grim Reminder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Spell Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stern Scolding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dissipate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Twincast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Crypt Incursion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Duress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Persist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Whispering Madness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Personal Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Burning Inquiry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Reforge the Soul
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtseize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Winds of Change
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Void Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mind Rake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aether Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos's Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vicious Rumors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Delirium Skeins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inscription of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Sylex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Caress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dying to Serve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Compulsion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Words of Waste
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Attunement
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dance of Many
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overburden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drake Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dack Fayden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Misty Rainforest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
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