Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
82%synergy
Imperial Seal
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Swan Song
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Intuition
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Cabal Ritual
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
57%synergy
Brain Freeze
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Pact of Negation
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Windfall
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
77%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
79%synergy
Underworld Breach
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Mystical Tutor
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Sire of Insanity
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Consultation
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Ad Nauseam
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Pyroblast
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Pact
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Final Fortune
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Stifle
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Gush
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Timetwister
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Flame
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-27%synergy
Echo of Eons
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Molten Psyche
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Smoke
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Megrim
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Grim Monolith
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Scalding Tarn
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Badlands
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
74%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Island
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
-20%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
61%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Mountain
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
-29%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-35%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
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