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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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Naktamun Lorespinner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hexing Squelcher
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Gamble
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Norman Osborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Decadent Dragon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Aberration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Brazen Borrower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
The Locust God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Frog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Pact
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Consultation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Pyroblast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Brain Freeze
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Intuition
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Final Fortune
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Abandon Attachments
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Rite of Flame
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
See the Truth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Boulder Dash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Collective Defiance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Persist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Grinding Station
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Tomb Fortress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Island
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Sea
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Badlands
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
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