Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Optimized Storm

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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Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Flow State
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Frantic Search
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Preordain
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Brainstorm
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Brain Freeze
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Consider
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Mana Geyser
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Notion Thief
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Snap
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Desperate Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Charm
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Flame of Anor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Turnabout
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fury Storm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Past in Flames
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Crackle with Power
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Bonus Round
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Dark Petition
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Desire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Strategic Planning
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lava Spike
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Duress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Grinding Station
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Jace Reawakened
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Watery Grave
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Xander's Lounge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-32%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
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