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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Wheel of Fortune
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Seal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Consultation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Ponder
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Underworld Breach
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Snapcaster Mage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Notion Thief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pensive Professor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Gatekeeper of Malakir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fate Unraveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Murktide Regent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Flame of Anor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Pact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Intuition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Rain of Filth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Miscast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Katara's Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
See Double
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Songs of the Damned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fork
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Chain of Smog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Doomsday
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Personal Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dark Deal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Steal the Show
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flow State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stitch in Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Innocent Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Molten Psyche
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Paradigm Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chainer's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Madness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
See the Truth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Minds Aglow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Meekstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Howling Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Intruder Alarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Overburden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Smoke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Flare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lethal Vapors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Caress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ral Zarek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jace Reawakened
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Multiversal Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Factory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Resonating Lute
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Badlands
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Underground Sea
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Island
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Undercity Sewers
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Thundering Falls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Reflecting Pool
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Xander's Lounge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
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