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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Flashback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
87%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Imperial Seal
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Gamble
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Intuition
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Force of Negation
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Brain Freeze
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
56%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Pact of Negation
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Mystical Tutor
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Underworld Breach
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Archivist
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Flusterstorm
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Consultation
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Chain of Vapor
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Ad Nauseam
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Final Fortune
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Delay
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Timetwister
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-25%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Stitch Together
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Persist
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Grinding Station
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Caress
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-24%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
73%synergy
Underground Sea
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Volcanic Island
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Misty Rainforest
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Island
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
58%synergy
City of Brass
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Swamp
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Mountain
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
-31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Undercity Sewers
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-27%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-34%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
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