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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Geist of Saint Thalia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Glamdring, Foe-hammer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Staff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
52%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
52%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion69 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion80 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion42 decks99 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion63 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion63 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion61 decks99 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-0%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Urabrask
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Flusterstorm
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Narset's Reversal
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Circle of Power
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Final Parting
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Haze of Rage
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Steal the Show
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Waste Not
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion85 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion67 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion63 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion93 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion82 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion78 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion74 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion63 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion63 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
61%inclusion60 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion58 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
55%inclusion54 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion48 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Ruins
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
4%synergy
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