Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Flashback

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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Resonating Lute
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Steal the Show
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Nightscape Familiar
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bone Miser
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Muse Seeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Crab
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Consider
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Twincast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Stitch Together
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Dark Deal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Circle of Power
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ignite the Future
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Performance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Melee
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Megrim
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Caress
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
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