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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Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Resonating Lute
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Flow State
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Charm
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion70 decks97 decks
52%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion65 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
27%synergy
See the Truth
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Decadent Dragon
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Picklock Prankster
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Oriq Loremage
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Foulmire Knight
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Likeness Looter
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
River Kelpie
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Maestros Charm
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Twincast
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Careful Study
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Buried Alive
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Final Parting
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Exhume
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Steal the Show
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Zombify
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Insurrection
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Primal Amulet
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Lucky Clover
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion81 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion38 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion94 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion93 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion59 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
51%inclusion49 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion24 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Seething Landscape
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
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