Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Graveyard

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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Faithless Looting
69%inclusion72 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
45%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
27%synergy
See the Truth
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Decadent Dragon
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Oriq Loremage
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Picklock Prankster
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Foulmire Knight
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Likeness Looter
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Muse Seeker
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Twincast
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Careful Study
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Persist
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Exhume
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Final Parting
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Steal the Show
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Power
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Insurrection
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
-13%synergy
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Lucky Clover
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion87 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Resonating Lute
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion101 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion99 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion98 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion64 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
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