Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Crackle with Power
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Mana Geyser
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Preordain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Boltwave
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Coruscation Mage
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Firebrand Archer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Queen Brahne
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mysidian Elder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloudkin Seer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hidetsugu and Kairi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Transpose
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fire Covenant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ice Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Searing Touch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Match
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fork
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Insult // Injury
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Madness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Steal the Show
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Soul Immolation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Suplex
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Ambition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Asphyxiate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Molten Disaster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lava Spike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Volley
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Oath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Meekstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Temple Bell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Molten Echoes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Megrim
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Furnace of Rath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Determined Iteration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorpool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Detection Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Drownyard Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Darkslick Shores
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
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