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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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Helmut Zemo, Mastermind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Demonic Consultation
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Frantic Search
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Counterspell
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Spellseeker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Merfolk Looter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hedron Crab
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Oriq Loremage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cecily, Haunted Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Leveler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Curious Homunculus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wizards of Thay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Likeness Looter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Niblis of Frost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Notion Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Mana Sculpt
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Tainted Pact
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Divergent Equation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reverberate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Fury Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maestros Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Electrodominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Commit // Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Countersquall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wild Ricochet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Counterflux
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Final Fortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
See the Truth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Time Warp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Grapeshot
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Breaking // Entering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Spelltwine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bonus Round
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Devastation Tide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Make an Example
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Doomsday
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dark Petition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sleep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Final Parting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Bargain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Multiple Choice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Grinding Station
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Totem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scroll Rack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Essence Anchor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Frozen Aether
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aria of Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dress Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Telepathy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mornsong Aria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-30%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Jwari Disruption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crypt of the Eternals
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
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