Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Good Stuff

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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Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Opposition Agent
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Underworld Breach
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Jeska's Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Notion Thief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
78%synergy
Brainstorm
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
62%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Burnt Offering
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Final Fortune
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Spell Pierce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Saw in Half
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Windfall
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Faithless Looting
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Gamble
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Stock Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rite of Flame
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Expressive Iteration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Transmute Artifact
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Chain of Smog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Isochron Scepter
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Grinding Station
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Vexing Bauble
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Scroll Rack
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Emergence Zone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Reflecting Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
69%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
86%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
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