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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Geist of Saint Thalia
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
5.3xlift
Turbulent Wetlands
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
9.0xlift
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
1.5xlift
Top Cards
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Underworld Breach
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Wheel of Fortune
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Force of Will
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Swan Song
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Thassa's Oracle
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
High Lift Cards
Chain of Smog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
6.2xlift
Professor Onyx
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Reanimate
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
4.3xlift
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
3.7xlift
Preordain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2.4xlift
Ponder
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
2.4xlift
Spellseeker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2.2xlift
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
2.1xlift
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1.2xlift
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
10xlift
Snapcaster Mage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Archmage Emeritus
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.3xlift
Birgi, God of Storytelling
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Faerie Mastermind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Ledger Shredder
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
4.0xlift
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.7xlift
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Goblin Electromancer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Tergrid, God of Fright
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.7xlift
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.1xlift
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Notion Thief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.7xlift
Emeritus of Ideation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2.8xlift
Pensive Professor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8.1xlift
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2.1xlift
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2.8xlift
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Zealous Conscripts
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Sedgemoor Witch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Psychosis Crawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Harmonic Prodigy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.6xlift
The Mindskinner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.3xlift
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Archfiend of Ifnir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Gatekeeper of Malakir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Murktide Regent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Enduring Tenacity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Instants
Deflecting Swat
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Brainstorm
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Mana Drain
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1.5xlift
Force of Negation
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Frantic Search
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Brain Freeze
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.6xlift
Tainted Pact
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Entomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
4.0xlift
Intuition
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.3xlift
Consider
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.7xlift
Counterspell
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8.1xlift
Flashback
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0.8xlift
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.1xlift
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.4xlift
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.7xlift
Twincast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.7xlift
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Snap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Miscast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Pyroblast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Abrade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.7xlift
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Withering Torment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.7xlift
Katara's Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9.2xlift
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
See Double
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Negate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.3xlift
Reiterate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Goryo's Vengeance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Lim-Dûl's Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Sorceries
Windfall
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
1.8xlift
Jeska's Will
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Gamble
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.5xlift
Imperial Seal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.5xlift
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2.0xlift
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
4.0xlift
Damnation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3.5xlift
Vandalblast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.4xlift
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Doomsday
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Dark Deal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.7xlift
Timetwister
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.7xlift
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Hex Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4.9xlift
Steal the Show
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8.1xlift
Flow State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2.7xlift
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Stock Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.3xlift
Victimize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Careful Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Past in Flames
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Bonus Round
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Cut Your Losses
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Glimpse the Unthinkable
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Stitch in Time
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Innocent Blood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Compelling Argument
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Molten Psyche
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Paradigm Shift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Chainer's Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Whispering Madness
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Grinding Station
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Teferi's Puzzle Box
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.3xlift
Meekstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Mindcrank
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Howling Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Necropotence
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1.8xlift
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Animate Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Waste Not
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Necromancy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Smoke
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Spiteful Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Mana Flare
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Lethal Vapors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Liliana's Caress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
No Mercy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Dress Down
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Propaganda
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Ral Zarek
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Jace Reawakened
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.2xlift
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.4xlift
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8.9xlift
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Wasteland
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Rivendell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.4xlift
Mishra's Factory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3.1xlift
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9.3xlift
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8.5xlift
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Sol Ring
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Chrome Mox
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Mox Diamond
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Mana Vault
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.6xlift
Mox Opal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Lion's Eye Diamond
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Resonating Lute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3.3xlift
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Mox Amber
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Rakdos Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0.6xlift
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Badlands
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Steam Vents
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Swamp
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1.3xlift
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Watery Grave
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Underground Sea
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Mountain
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Island
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Bloodstained Mire
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0.9xlift
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.2xlift
Luxury Suite
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.1xlift
Training Center
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
1.0xlift
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2.2xlift
Reflecting Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
City of Brass
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2.7xlift
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2.7xlift
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Underground River
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2.1xlift
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
1.5xlift
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
2.3xlift
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1.5xlift
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.6xlift
Clearwater Pathway
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7.0xlift
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7.0xlift
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3.5xlift
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.6xlift
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2.1xlift
Xander's Lounge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.8xlift
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.6xlift
Blightstep Pathway
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
4.0xlift
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0.5xlift
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.1xlift
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4.7xlift
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.3xlift
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.9xlift
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1.6xlift
Mount Doom
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.7xlift
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0.7xlift
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3.7xlift
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2.1xlift
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