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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Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
81%synergy
Force of Negation
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Swan Song
83%inclusion53 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Intuition
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
58%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Windfall
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Cabal Ritual
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
48%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Brain Freeze
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Flusterstorm
59%inclusion38 decks64 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion60 decks64 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
79%synergy
Mystical Tutor
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
68%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion51 decks64 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
78%inclusion50 decks64 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Breach
77%inclusion49 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion20 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Frog
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion32 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Consultation
48%inclusion31 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Pact
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Ad Nauseam
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Mental Misstep
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
36%synergy
Pyroblast
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
38%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
36%inclusion23 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion18 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Final Fortune
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
-19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Gush
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-18%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
24%synergy
Timetwister
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
29%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
-24%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Echo of Eons
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Doomsday
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Persist
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Bonus Round
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
39%inclusion25 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Caress
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-0%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
-27%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion59 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion52 decks64 decks
71%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion43 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion36 decks64 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion63 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion62 decks64 decks
62%synergy
Steam Vents
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
95%inclusion61 decks64 decks
63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
91%inclusion58 decks64 decks
55%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion57 decks64 decks
74%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion56 decks64 decks
72%synergy
Flooded Strand
75%inclusion48 decks64 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
64%synergy
Island
73%inclusion47 decks64 decks
-20%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion46 decks64 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
70%inclusion45 decks64 decks
-22%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion44 decks64 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
54%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion41 decks64 decks
-28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion40 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion39 decks64 decks
30%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
47%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion33 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-27%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
-11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-33%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
-38%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
5%synergy
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