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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Chain of Smog
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Final Parting
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Narset's Reversal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Frantic Search
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Notion Thief
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Archaeomancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Trophy Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Foulmire Knight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Viper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Strix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Cackler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Windrider Wizard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oriq Loremage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Docent of Perfection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Opt
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Essence Scatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Peek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Twincast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Reverberate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mission Briefing
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Blur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Might of the Meek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scour from Existence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Countersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Silumgar's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Ringsight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Grapeshot
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Steal the Show
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Profane Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Serum Visions
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Doomsday
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ignite the Future
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Increasing Ambition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Walk the Aeons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Playful Shove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Flame Rift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Irencrag Feat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forever Young
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Spring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crash Through
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Insult // Injury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stitch in Time
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Heat Shimmer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Profane Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Petition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Zuran Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirror of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Curiosity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mornsong Aria
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Possibility Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Return the Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Burning Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Vantress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nephalia Academy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Surgical Bay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Thriving Isle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Maestros Theater
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Malice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Silundi Vision
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Thriving Moor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Oscorp Industries
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cliffgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
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