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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Bilbo, Thief in the Night
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
49%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Consultation
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
39%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
55%inclusion39 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Brain Freeze
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
59%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
42%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
-0%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Entomb
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Consider
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Pact
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Ad Nauseam
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Fact or Fiction
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Smog
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
See the Truth
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Flow State
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Careful Study
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Persist
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Steal the Show
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-21%synergy
Grinding Station
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Double Vision
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Resonating Lute
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Island
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Xander's Lounge
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
-23%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Underground Sea
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
-13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
-14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
13%synergy
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