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
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grave Researcher
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Flusterstorm
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Pact
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Brain Freeze
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mental Misstep
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Aberration
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Intuition
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Bolt
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Drown in the Loch
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Rite of Flame
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Persist
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Grinding Station
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion63 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion52 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Chrome Mox
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Mox Opal
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Island
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
-30%synergy
Morphic Pool
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Underground Sea
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Volcanic Island
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Badlands
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-25%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-37%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
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