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
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Swan Song
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Force of Negation
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Intuition
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Brain Freeze
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Pact of Negation
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Windfall
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
44%synergy
The One Ring
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
74%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Mystical Tutor
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Underworld Breach
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-0%synergy
Jace's Archivist
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Psychic Frog
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Fate Unraveler
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-0%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sire of Insanity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Consultation
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Chain of Vapor
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Ad Nauseam
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Pact
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Entomb
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Final Fortune
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Timetwister
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Flame
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-28%synergy
Echo of Eons
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Careful Study
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Molten Psyche
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Exhume
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bonus Round
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Megrim
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dack Fayden
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-26%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Island
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Morphic Pool
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
63%synergy
City of Brass
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Mountain
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
-28%synergy
Luxury Suite
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-36%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
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