Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Goblin Electromancer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Young Pyromancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Archaeomancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Archmage of Runes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Consuming Aberration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mocking Sprite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Foulmire Knight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Viper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scholar of the Ages
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Picklock Prankster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Order of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mire Triton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fleet Swallower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Decadent Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gray Slaad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Oriq Loremage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cavern Harpy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Unbury
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Downfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Steam Augury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Fact or Fiction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cancel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Bedevil
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Fight On!
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rend Flesh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska's Contempt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Price of Fame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Time Stop
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doom Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Invoke Calamity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Spiral
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shadow Prophecy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shattering Pulse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Quick Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Strategic Planning
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Circle of Power
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dread Return
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
See the Truth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Resentful Revelation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Final Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Breaking // Entering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sleight of Hand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
End the Festivities
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tunnel Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Confusion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Burning Wish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Flame Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Eternity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blazing Volley
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flood of Tears
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tome Scour
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cut Your Losses
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Painful Truths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Head Games
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
By Force
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Weight of Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Black Mage's Rod
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Recording
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Wand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Gem of Becoming
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Navigation Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aether Barrier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ominous Roost
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Font of Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spiteful Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mana Flare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Melee
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Erasure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Secrets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Trail of Evidence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Burning Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-33%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Sunken Hollow
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Canyon Slough
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Ice Tunnel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Maestros Theater
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Bad River
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Campus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-29%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Grixis Panorama
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thriving Bluff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Fjord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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