Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Ral, Storm Conduit
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Chain of Smog
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Final Parting
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Narset's Reversal
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Oriq Loremage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Gravecrawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Foulmire Knight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Viper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Strix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Cackler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Docent of Perfection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Wolverine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Twincast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Consultation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Reverberate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mission Briefing
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Blur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scour from Existence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fury Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reiterate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Countersquall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Silumgar's Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Burnt Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Peek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Ringsight
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Sleight of Hand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Profane Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ignite the Future
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
See the Truth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Expressive Iteration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Epic Experiment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Increasing Ambition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Irencrag Feat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Forever Young
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Insult // Injury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stitch in Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Heat Shimmer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Profane Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doomsday
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Petition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Personal Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Zuran Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mirror of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Mornsong Aria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Possibility Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Return the Past
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Burning Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Search for Azcanta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Blast Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nephalia Academy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Surgical Bay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Rakdos Signet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Relic of Legends
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Seething Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Dismal Backwater
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Maestros Theater
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Thriving Moor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Cliffgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Pools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
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