Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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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Resonating Lute
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Frantic Search
74%inclusion59 decks80 decks
53%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion62 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Consider
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
26%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
20%synergy
See the Truth
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Smog
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Bonus Round
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Haze of Rage
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-18%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Scroll Rack
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-7%synergy
No Mercy
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Chill of Compliance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion74 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion67 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion77 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion76 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Island
95%inclusion76 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion74 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion63 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion59 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion48 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
54%inclusion43 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Ruins
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
4%synergy
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