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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Flashback
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
54%inclusion302 decks555 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion339 decks555 decks
44%synergy
Frantic Search
64%inclusion354 decks555 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion347 decks555 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion320 decks555 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion243 decks555 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion415 decks555 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion248 decks555 decks
34%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
38%inclusion211 decks555 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion286 decks555 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion346 decks555 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion275 decks555 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
47%inclusion263 decks555 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion257 decks555 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion247 decks555 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion242 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
41%inclusion227 decks555 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion223 decks555 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion213 decks555 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion196 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion354 decks555 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion353 decks555 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion332 decks555 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion301 decks555 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion271 decks555 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion270 decks555 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion241 decks555 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion238 decks555 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
42%inclusion233 decks555 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion203 decks555 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion177 decks555 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion159 decks555 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
28%inclusion155 decks555 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion152 decks555 decks
25%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion151 decks555 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion144 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion128 decks555 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
23%inclusion127 decks555 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion121 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion113 decks555 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion107 decks555 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion85 decks449 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion97 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion91 decks555 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion78 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion77 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion75 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion74 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion74 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion74 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion73 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion68 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion67 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion61 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion60 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion60 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion59 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion57 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion56 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion56 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
9.2%inclusion51 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.0%inclusion50 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.0%inclusion50 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.5%inclusion47 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
8.3%inclusion36 decks432 decks
3%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.8%inclusion35 decks449 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.2%inclusion40 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
6.8%inclusion38 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.5%inclusion36 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.5%inclusion36 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.5%inclusion36 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.3%inclusion35 decks555 decks
-4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.3%inclusion35 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
5.9%inclusion33 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion181 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion176 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion175 decks555 decks
21%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion167 decks555 decks
22%synergy
Consider
30%inclusion166 decks555 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion162 decks555 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion153 decks555 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Consultation
28%inclusion153 decks555 decks
20%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion151 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion151 decks555 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion141 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion139 decks555 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion139 decks555 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion133 decks555 decks
18%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion133 decks555 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion132 decks555 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion128 decks555 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion128 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion124 decks555 decks
20%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion124 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion119 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion118 decks555 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion117 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion99 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion94 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion92 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion88 decks555 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion88 decks555 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion87 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion85 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion84 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion83 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion80 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion77 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion76 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion73 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion71 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion69 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion64 decks554 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion64 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion63 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion61 decks555 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion61 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion60 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion59 decks555 decks
-5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion57 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion56 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion55 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion53 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion53 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
32%inclusion177 decks555 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion165 decks555 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion138 decks555 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion124 decks555 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion114 decks555 decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion104 decks555 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion101 decks555 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion97 decks555 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion97 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion87 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion85 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion84 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion83 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion76 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion76 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion71 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion69 decks555 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion68 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion68 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion68 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion66 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion65 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion65 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion57 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion57 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion54 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.5%inclusion47 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
8.5%inclusion47 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.1%inclusion45 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.1%inclusion45 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.9%inclusion44 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Bonus Round
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Persist
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion39 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.8%inclusion38 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.8%inclusion38 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.7%inclusion37 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Doomsday
6.7%inclusion37 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
6.7%inclusion37 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion36 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion35 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.3%inclusion35 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion35 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion35 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Final Parting
6.3%inclusion35 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion124 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion110 decks555 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion90 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion75 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion70 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion69 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion65 decks555 decks
-18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion54 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion41 decks555 decks
-19%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion141 decks555 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion97 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion73 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion60 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
9.2%inclusion51 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.4%inclusion41 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Waste Not
7.0%inclusion39 decks555 decks
-5%synergy
Double Vision
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.1%inclusion34 decks555 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.9%inclusion33 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.6%inclusion31 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.2%inclusion29 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.0%inclusion28 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion117 decks555 decks
18%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion93 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion92 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion58 decks555 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.6%inclusion42 decks555 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.6%inclusion31 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion191 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion149 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion126 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion124 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion101 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion84 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion71 decks501 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion57 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion52 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion41 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.6%inclusion29 decks437 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.6%inclusion31 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion31 decks555 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.2%inclusion29 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion29 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion522 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion491 decks555 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion347 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion329 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion280 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion275 decks555 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion222 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion219 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion177 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion163 decks555 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion106 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion105 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion89 decks555 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion68 decks555 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion65 decks555 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion60 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion59 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion55 decks555 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion50 decks555 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion47 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.9%inclusion44 decks555 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion29 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion523 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion518 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion506 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion488 decks555 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion433 decks555 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion430 decks555 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion410 decks555 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion359 decks555 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion348 decks555 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion347 decks555 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion328 decks555 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion293 decks555 decks
21%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion277 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion271 decks555 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion263 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion257 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion247 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion242 decks555 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion238 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
36%inclusion199 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
35%inclusion193 decks555 decks
-18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion166 decks555 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion162 decks555 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion159 decks555 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion151 decks555 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion147 decks555 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion144 decks555 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion140 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion139 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion139 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion137 decks555 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion128 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion127 decks555 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion126 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion123 decks555 decks
-15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion122 decks555 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion121 decks555 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion118 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion117 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion116 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion116 decks555 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion110 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion109 decks555 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion102 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion91 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion87 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion83 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion73 decks555 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion72 decks555 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion71 decks555 decks
6%synergy
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