Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Graveyard

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ponder
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Dispel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Imperial Seal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Rabblemaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Master, Mesmerist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Death Kiss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Warren Instigator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sly Instigator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agitator Ant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Rani
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Tolarian Winds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Insidious Dreams
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Misdirection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
High Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Snapback
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fire Covenant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shred Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cut Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dwarven Catapult
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Twinflame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Boulder Dash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stock Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Careful Study
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Insurrection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dark Deal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Singularity Rupture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Immolating Gyre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ritual of Soot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Infinite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Duress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rise from the Tides
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Insult // Injury
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Choice of Damnations
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Invade the City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forcefield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
False Floor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Collective Restraint
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hot Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
One with the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Sound of Drums
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Remedy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Furnace of Rath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Total War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Pyrohemia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Collapsing Borders
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shared Animosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Havoc Festival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pendrell Mists
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dark Suspicions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thran Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mistvein Borderpost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ebony Fly
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Veinfire Borderpost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Underground Sea
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy