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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Gandalf, Goblins' Bane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thor, God of Thunder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ponder
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
72%synergy
Frantic Search
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Preordain
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Brainstorm
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Dark Ritual
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Brain Freeze
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Faithless Looting
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Seething Song
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Consider
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Mana Geyser
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Notion Thief
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Quistis Trepe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Opt
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Snap
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Turnabout
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Reiterate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fury Storm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Tendrils of Agony
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Grapeshot
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Past in Flames
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Bonus Round
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Crackle with Power
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Flame
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Petition
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Strategic Planning
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Steal the Show
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Furygale Flocking
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Twinning Staff
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Professor Onyx
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Resonating Lute
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
-0%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-32%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
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