Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Mill

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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Exhibition Tidecaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
82%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Tainted Pact
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Brain Freeze
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Intuition
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Entomb
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Imperial Seal
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Flusterstorm
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Mystical Tutor
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Underworld Breach
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Ruin Crab
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Mindskinner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Palinchron
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Undead Butler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Crab
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Docent of Perfection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Archivist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Likeness Looter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Vandal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Chain of Vapor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Spell Pierce
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Final Fortune
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Snap
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Shallow Grave
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Rain of Filth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Archive Trap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Miscast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-25%synergy
Gush
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Telling Time
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Countervailing Winds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Soul Manipulation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Reset
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fork
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Dance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Daze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Flame
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Last Chance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Unearth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Sleight of Hand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Confusion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cut Your Losses
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Dread Summons
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Compelling Argument
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ideas Unbound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Paradigm Shift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Call to Mind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Dream Cache
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mind Grind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Perception
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Startled Awake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Bargain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Flux
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Water Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Meekstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sands of Delirium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sorcerer Class
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Knowledge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Power Artifact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Sanity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-25%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Dominance
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Mox Tantalite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
45%synergy
City of Brass
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
66%synergy
Swamp
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-22%synergy
Island
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-41%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-27%synergy
Xander's Lounge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
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