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
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Resonating Lute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
87%synergy
Swan Song
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Imperial Seal
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Force of Negation
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Intuition
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Gamble
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Brain Freeze
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Windfall
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Pact of Negation
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
79%synergy
Mystical Tutor
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Breach
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Thassa's Oracle
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Archivist
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Psychic Frog
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Consultation
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Frantic Search
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Chain of Vapor
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Ad Nauseam
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Mental Misstep
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Pyroblast
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Final Fortune
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Delay
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Flame of Anor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Timetwister
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Rite of Flame
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-26%synergy
Echo of Eons
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Whispering Madness
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bonus Round
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Persist
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Molten Psyche
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Grinding Station
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Caress
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Grim Monolith
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Scalding Tarn
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Underground Sea
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Volcanic Island
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
72%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Island
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
57%synergy
City of Brass
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Mountain
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
-29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
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