Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Flashback

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Exhibition Tidecaller
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Resonating Lute
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Mana Sculpt
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Charm
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Springs
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Muse Seeker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Bone Miser
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Crab
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Twincast
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Steal the Show
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Flow State
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Dark Deal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Primal Amulet
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Aria of Flame
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Melee
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Megrim
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Caress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy