Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Discard

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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Windfall
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Jace's Archivist
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Waste Not
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Wheel and Deal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Whispering Madness
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Liliana's Caress
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Arcane Denial
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Ifnir
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Fate Unraveler
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Magus of the Jar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fell Specter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Locust God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Viseling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Arcanist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fatespinner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shocker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sangromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Reverberate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Firestorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tolarian Winds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Necrologia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wash Away
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Dark Deal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Reforge the Soul
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Molten Psyche
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Winds of Change
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Burning Inquiry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Day's Undoing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Final Parting
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Time Spiral
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Incendiary Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Void Snare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aether Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ringsight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sickening Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Delirium Skeins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baral's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Library of Leng
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Memory Jar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zuran Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Font of Mythos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Horn of Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Black Vise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Iron Maiden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Megrim
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Dreams
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Spiteful Visions
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Dance of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fevered Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Raiders' Wake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Overburden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Smoke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dack Fayden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Isle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oscorp Industries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
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