Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Midrange

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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Flashback
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Swan Song
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Consultation
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Pact
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Flusterstorm
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Brain Freeze
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion50 decks69 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Underworld Breach
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
45%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion37 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Entomb
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Intuition
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
30%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Whispering Madness
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Grinding Station
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion64 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion54 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
42%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Resonating Lute
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion66 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Island
81%inclusion56 decks69 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Swamp
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion52 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion51 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion48 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion46 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion44 decks69 decks
32%synergy
Mountain
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
-29%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Underground Sea
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Volcanic Island
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion33 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Badlands
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Sewers
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-24%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
-25%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-38%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
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