Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Exhibition Tidecaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Brainstorm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Ponder
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Spellseeker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Underworld Breach
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Mystical Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Necropotence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Notion Thief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
The Mindskinner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fate Unraveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Murktide Regent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Neerdiv, Devious Diver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Archivist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Brain Freeze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Twincast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Pyroblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reiterate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Soul Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reset
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fork
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Doomsday
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Timetwister
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cut Your Losses
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stitch in Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Compelling Argument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Paradigm Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chill of Foreboding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dreadbore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Grinding Station
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Waste Not
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sorcerer Class
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smoke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Caress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%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
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace Reawakened
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Underground Sea
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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