Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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Geist of Saint Thalia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion64 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Preordain
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Consultation
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Brain Freeze
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion44 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Spellseeker
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Chain of Smog
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
See the Truth
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Persist
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-21%synergy
Grinding Station
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Double Vision
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Island
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion67 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Xander's Lounge
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-23%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
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