Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Reanimator

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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Glamdring, Foe-hammer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
The Weaver King
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Most Decrepit Old Bird
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Staff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
79%inclusion156 decks197 decks
54%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion145 decks197 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion137 decks197 decks
48%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
48%synergy
Stitch Together
48%inclusion95 decks197 decks
46%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion95 decks197 decks
39%synergy
Persist
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
45%inclusion88 decks197 decks
36%synergy
Careful Study
37%inclusion73 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion76 decks197 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion115 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion104 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion80 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
33%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
36%inclusion70 decks197 decks
32%synergy
Incarnation Technique
35%inclusion68 decks197 decks
34%synergy
Dread Return
33%inclusion65 decks197 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion64 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion63 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion57 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion54 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion45 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, Whispering One
32%inclusion64 decks197 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Anger
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
24%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
23%inclusion46 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
22%inclusion44 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
18%inclusion36 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
16%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Likeness Looter
14%inclusion27 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Grave Researcher
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Archivist
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Moria Scavenger
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Diviner
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
24%inclusion48 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
-10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Charm
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Abandon Attachments
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Intuition
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Exhume
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion61 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
22%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
24%inclusion47 decks197 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
19%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Zombify
19%inclusion38 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Singularity Rupture
18%inclusion21 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Extract from Darkness
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion23 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Restart Sequence
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion19 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Winternight Stories
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
5%synergy
See the Truth
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Steal the Show
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Dark Petition
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Abstract Performance
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Breaking // Entering
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Grave Upheaval
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
-0%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.1%inclusion18 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.6%inclusion13 decks197 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
28%inclusion55 decks197 decks
25%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion40 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion39 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Uncover the Moon-Letters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Waste Not
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
-7%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion11 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
7.1%inclusion14 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion50 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion43 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
-19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion26 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion25 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Tomb Fortress
11%inclusion22 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
-14%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion175 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion159 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion123 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion111 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion110 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion82 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion78 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion24 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion21 decks197 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
8.6%inclusion17 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
-14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion12 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.1%inclusion10 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion187 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion185 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion184 decks197 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion177 decks197 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion133 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion124 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Blood Crypt
61%inclusion121 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion110 decks197 decks
-1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
54%inclusion106 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion105 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion102 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion98 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion95 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion95 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion94 decks197 decks
-0%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion93 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion92 decks197 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion91 decks197 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion91 decks197 decks
14%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion85 decks197 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion81 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion69 decks197 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion67 decks197 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion62 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion60 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion59 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion58 decks197 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion54 decks197 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion52 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion42 decks197 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion41 decks197 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion37 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion35 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion34 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion32 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion33 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion32 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Oscorp Industries
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion31 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion30 decks197 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion29 decks197 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
5%synergy
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