Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Mill

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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Bilbo, Thief in the Night
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Maddening Cacophony
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Frantic Search
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Entomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Brain Freeze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Underworld Breach
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
The Mindskinner
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ruin Crab
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Notion Thief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Barrowgoyf
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Impulsivity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phenax, God of Deception
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Crab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Aberration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Reiterate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Drown in the Loch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Thought Scour
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Burnt Offering
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Final Fortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Twincast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Reverberate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Visions of Beyond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Drown in Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Divergent Equation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fire Covenant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Soul Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Reset
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Glimpse the Unthinkable
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Traumatize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Singularity Rupture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cut Your Losses
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Make an Example
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mind Grind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fractured Sanity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Compelling Argument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Stretch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chill of Foreboding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Funeral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Primal Amulet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mindcrank
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Water Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mornsong Aria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fraying Sanity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Memory Erosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorpool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thran Portal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Morphic Pool
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Blood Crypt
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Darkslick Shores
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Badlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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