Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Timetwister
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Mental Misstep
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Tainted Pact
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Consultation
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Brain Freeze
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
86%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
77%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Intuition
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Game Changers
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Mana Drain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Force of Negation
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Pyroblast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Chain of Vapor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Ad Nauseam
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Final Fortune
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Fire Covenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spell Snare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Daze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rain of Filth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mnemonic Betrayal
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Rite of Flame
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Burning Inquiry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Cursed Totem
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Grinding Station
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Dress Down
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Counterbalance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Dack Fayden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Mistrise Village
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Mox Opal
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
88%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
89%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
City of Brass
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Undercity Sewers
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Island
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Swamp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-59%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-75%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
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