Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized

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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
3.4%inclusion4 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Staff
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
53%inclusion323 decks604 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
60%inclusion362 decks604 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
64%inclusion385 decks604 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
59%inclusion355 decks604 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion266 decks604 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion368 decks604 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion451 decks604 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion272 decks604 decks
34%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
36%inclusion220 decks604 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion243 decks604 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion377 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion305 decks604 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
49%inclusion298 decks604 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion284 decks604 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion279 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion263 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Remora
43%inclusion258 decks604 decks
27%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
39%inclusion238 decks604 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion238 decks604 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion210 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion386 decks604 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion376 decks604 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion363 decks604 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion327 decks604 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion296 decks604 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion286 decks604 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion259 decks604 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion256 decks604 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion253 decks604 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion216 decks604 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion189 decks604 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion174 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion166 decks604 decks
26%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion164 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion159 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion148 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion139 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion138 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion131 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion101 decks503 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion120 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion113 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion99 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion98 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion85 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion83 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion82 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion80 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion78 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion78 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion74 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion74 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion71 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion69 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.4%inclusion57 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
9.3%inclusion45 decks486 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.2%inclusion55 decks599 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion52 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
8.3%inclusion42 decks503 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.3%inclusion50 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.8%inclusion47 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.0%inclusion42 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.1%inclusion37 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion195 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion194 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion188 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion181 decks604 decks
24%synergy
Brain Freeze
29%inclusion177 decks604 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion175 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion163 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion162 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion162 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion160 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion155 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion155 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion151 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion150 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion148 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion146 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion137 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion136 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion135 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion131 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion126 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion123 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion120 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion102 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion100 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion99 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion98 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion95 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion95 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion90 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion90 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion87 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion86 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion81 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion81 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
12%inclusion75 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion71 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion70 decks603 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion67 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion66 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion65 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion63 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion61 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion61 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
9.4%inclusion57 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
30%inclusion183 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion172 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion151 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion141 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion123 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion111 decks604 decks
11%synergy
See the Truth
17%inclusion105 decks604 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion105 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion104 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion95 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion91 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion89 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion87 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion84 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion80 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion76 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion74 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion74 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion72 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion72 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion70 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion63 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion63 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion58 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Persist
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.9%inclusion47 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
7.6%inclusion46 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.0%inclusion42 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.6%inclusion40 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.6%inclusion40 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion39 decks599 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion133 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion123 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion99 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion80 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion73 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion73 decks604 decks
-17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion59 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion148 decks604 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion103 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion78 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion71 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.6%inclusion52 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Waste Not
7.0%inclusion42 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.1%inclusion37 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
6.0%inclusion36 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.8%inclusion35 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion125 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion106 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
16%inclusion98 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion60 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion206 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion160 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion141 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion134 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion111 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion89 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion79 decks553 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.4%inclusion57 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion46 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion33 decks491 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion571 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion531 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion377 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion357 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion305 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion290 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion241 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion236 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion188 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion175 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion114 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion113 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion96 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion67 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion66 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion61 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion60 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion52 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion569 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion564 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion556 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion531 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion472 decks604 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion466 decks604 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion450 decks604 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion389 decks604 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion377 decks604 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion376 decks604 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion362 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion310 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
49%inclusion297 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion290 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion287 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion273 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion272 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion263 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion261 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion217 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion209 decks604 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion184 decks604 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion179 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion171 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion169 decks604 decks
-0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion160 decks604 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion156 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion155 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion150 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion149 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion147 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion138 decks604 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion136 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion136 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion134 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion133 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion129 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion127 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion127 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion124 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion123 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion120 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion119 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion111 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion93 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion91 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion87 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion75 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion75 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion74 decks604 decks
5%synergy
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