Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Midrange

Kess, Dissident Mage
Rank #304
66decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecksView Precon
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
New Cards
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Thor, God of Thunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Consultation
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Brain Freeze
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Pact
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Flusterstorm
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Underworld Breach
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Gamble
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Diviner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Pyroblast
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Intuition
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Persist
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Power
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Island
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
-32%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Island
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Badlands
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-39%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Gemstone Mine
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test