Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive

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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Flashback
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
3.8%inclusion3 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
89%inclusion727 decks815 decks
80%synergy
Demonic Consultation
83%inclusion679 decks815 decks
76%synergy
Brain Freeze
83%inclusion677 decks815 decks
75%synergy
Tainted Pact
81%inclusion661 decks815 decks
74%synergy
Imperial Seal
81%inclusion658 decks815 decks
74%synergy
Flusterstorm
81%inclusion657 decks815 decks
72%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion656 decks815 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion686 decks815 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
87%inclusion705 decks815 decks
71%synergy
Intuition
72%inclusion589 decks815 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
93%inclusion756 decks815 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion702 decks815 decks
67%synergy
Windfall
81%inclusion663 decks815 decks
58%synergy
Gamble
79%inclusion646 decks815 decks
69%synergy
Pact of Negation
77%inclusion628 decks815 decks
69%synergy
Cabal Ritual
76%inclusion622 decks815 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion593 decks815 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
73%inclusion591 decks815 decks
54%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion590 decks815 decks
48%synergy
Mental Misstep
72%inclusion587 decks815 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion782 decks815 decks
75%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion768 decks815 decks
78%synergy
Mystical Tutor
91%inclusion739 decks815 decks
77%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion733 decks815 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
90%inclusion731 decks815 decks
81%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion722 decks815 decks
77%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion714 decks815 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
87%inclusion712 decks815 decks
80%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
86%inclusion698 decks815 decks
79%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
85%inclusion695 decks815 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
62%inclusion509 decks815 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
60%inclusion487 decks815 decks
48%synergy
Opposition Agent
57%inclusion462 decks815 decks
52%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion72 decks178 decks
29%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
40%inclusion301 decks761 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
39%inclusion319 decks815 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion240 decks815 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
28%inclusion230 decks815 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion219 decks815 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
24%inclusion196 decks815 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion193 decks815 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion192 decks815 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion176 decks815 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion129 decks815 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
16%inclusion65 decks416 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
16%inclusion127 decks815 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
16%inclusion38 decks245 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion119 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion113 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion103 decks815 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion103 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
12%inclusion98 decks815 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion86 decks815 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion81 decks815 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.8%inclusion72 decks815 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.4%inclusion60 decks815 decks
2%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.2%inclusion59 decks815 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.2%inclusion58 decks809 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
6.9%inclusion52 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.3%inclusion51 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.0%inclusion41 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Fierce Guardianship
69%inclusion561 decks815 decks
49%synergy
Ad Nauseam
68%inclusion556 decks815 decks
63%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion555 decks815 decks
38%synergy
Chain of Vapor
65%inclusion527 decks815 decks
59%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion498 decks815 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion480 decks815 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
55%inclusion446 decks815 decks
49%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion445 decks815 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
54%inclusion444 decks815 decks
49%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
51%inclusion415 decks815 decks
42%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
51%inclusion414 decks815 decks
45%synergy
Final Fortune
39%inclusion320 decks815 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
39%inclusion319 decks815 decks
34%synergy
Snap
35%inclusion282 decks815 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion252 decks815 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
30%inclusion225 decks760 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion238 decks815 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
28%inclusion225 decks815 decks
25%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion202 decks815 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion202 decks815 decks
22%synergy
Dispel
24%inclusion197 decks815 decks
21%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion190 decks815 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion188 decks815 decks
-21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion149 decks815 decks
8%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion103 decks815 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion99 decks815 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion98 decks808 decks
3%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion97 decks815 decks
11%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion92 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion92 decks815 decks
-17%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion84 decks808 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion78 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion74 decks815 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
9.0%inclusion73 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.7%inclusion71 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion68 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Opt
7.6%inclusion62 decks815 decks
2%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.5%inclusion61 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.0%inclusion57 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Daze
7.0%inclusion57 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion57 decks815 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.7%inclusion55 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.7%inclusion55 decks815 decks
-28%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion54 decks815 decks
-16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.2%inclusion20 decks323 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Scour
6.0%inclusion49 decks815 decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
5.8%inclusion47 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion46 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
71%inclusion576 decks815 decks
65%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion514 decks815 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion500 decks815 decks
45%synergy
Rite of Flame
53%inclusion435 decks815 decks
47%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
52%inclusion426 decks815 decks
49%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
49%inclusion396 decks815 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion330 decks815 decks
32%synergy
Timetwister
40%inclusion322 decks815 decks
37%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion309 decks815 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
37%inclusion303 decks815 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion291 decks815 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion222 decks815 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion212 decks815 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion180 decks815 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion89 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion88 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion87 decks815 decks
-5%synergy
Doomsday
9.1%inclusion74 decks815 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.7%inclusion71 decks815 decks
-36%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.5%inclusion61 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
7.4%inclusion60 decks815 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
7.4%inclusion60 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.1%inclusion58 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion55 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.5%inclusion47 decks724 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
6.4%inclusion52 decks815 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion50 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.0%inclusion49 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion46 decks815 decks
-23%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion46 decks815 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
5.4%inclusion44 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.3%inclusion43 decks815 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
5.2%inclusion42 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
64%inclusion524 decks815 decks
52%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
62%inclusion502 decks815 decks
53%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion133 decks815 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion133 decks815 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
15%inclusion121 decks815 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion81 decks815 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion74 decks815 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion66 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.5%inclusion61 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion44 decks801 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
59%inclusion481 decks815 decks
53%synergy
Dress Down
18%inclusion144 decks815 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
8.2%inclusion67 decks815 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
6.1%inclusion49 decks807 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion172 decks815 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.6%inclusion62 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion565 decks815 decks
54%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion143 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion178 decks815 decks
16%synergy
City of Traitors
19%inclusion157 decks815 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion148 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion146 decks815 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion68 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion67 decks815 decks
-27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.4%inclusion52 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion50 decks815 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion799 decks815 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion770 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
88%inclusion720 decks815 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
81%inclusion659 decks815 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion648 decks815 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion598 decks815 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion591 decks815 decks
65%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion567 decks815 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55%inclusion446 decks815 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
51%inclusion417 decks815 decks
47%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion185 decks815 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion173 decks815 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion131 decks815 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion110 decks815 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
7.7%inclusion63 decks815 decks
-25%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.2%inclusion42 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
97%inclusion793 decks815 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
97%inclusion788 decks815 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion783 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion781 decks815 decks
61%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion778 decks815 decks
80%synergy
Scalding Tarn
95%inclusion777 decks815 decks
63%synergy
Blood Crypt
95%inclusion776 decks815 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
94%inclusion769 decks815 decks
59%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion767 decks815 decks
79%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion765 decks815 decks
78%synergy
City of Brass
82%inclusion668 decks815 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
80%inclusion651 decks815 decks
68%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion649 decks815 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion638 decks815 decks
68%synergy
Morphic Pool
74%inclusion603 decks815 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion599 decks815 decks
63%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73%inclusion595 decks815 decks
63%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
72%inclusion587 decks815 decks
64%synergy
Island
68%inclusion557 decks815 decks
-24%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion551 decks815 decks
58%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion527 decks815 decks
56%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion526 decks815 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion516 decks815 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
58%inclusion475 decks815 decks
-34%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion471 decks815 decks
27%synergy
Mountain
40%inclusion330 decks815 decks
-51%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion267 decks815 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion224 decks815 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion160 decks815 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion158 decks815 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
19%inclusion157 decks815 decks
-21%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion71 decks416 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion132 decks815 decks
14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion127 decks815 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion118 decks815 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion116 decks815 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion112 decks815 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
13%inclusion103 decks815 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion98 decks808 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion90 decks815 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion89 decks815 decks
-32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion84 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion79 decks815 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.4%inclusion77 decks815 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
9.4%inclusion77 decks815 decks
-37%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
8.6%inclusion62 decks720 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Ruins
8.2%inclusion67 decks815 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
7.6%inclusion62 decks815 decks
-38%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7.0%inclusion57 decks815 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
0%synergy
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