Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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Uncover the Moon-Letters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Ritual
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Faithless Looting
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Necromancy
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Frog
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Sire of Insanity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Void Winnower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Dawning Archaic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Drown in the Loch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Burnt Offering
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Fact or Fiction
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Shallow Grave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wake the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mission Briefing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Careful Study
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Persist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Exhume
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Abzan
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Incarnation Technique
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dread Return
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Abstract Performance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
See the Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Show and Tell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Price of Freedom
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Sneak Attack
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Megrim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Luxury Suite
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Badlands
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
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