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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Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Bilbo, Thief in the Night
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Doctor Doom, King of Latveria
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Reanimate
79%inclusion158 decks200 decks
54%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
54%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion140 decks200 decks
49%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion105 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Stitch Together
47%inclusion94 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion96 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Persist
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
45%inclusion90 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Careful Study
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
35%synergy
Buried Alive
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion117 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion105 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion84 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion82 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
39%inclusion77 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Incarnation Technique
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion57 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Anger
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
23%inclusion45 decks192 decks
21%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Flayer of the Hatebound
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Likeness Looter
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Grave Researcher
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Moria Scavenger
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Twilight Diviner
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
25%inclusion49 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Charm
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Intuition
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Exhume
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Unmarked Grave
24%inclusion48 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Zombify
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Singularity Rupture
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Extract from Darkness
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Restart Sequence
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Steal the Show
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
3%synergy
See the Truth
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Abstract Performance
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Dark Petition
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
1%synergy
Chart a Course
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Breaking // Entering
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Grave Upheaval
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.1%inclusion15 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-20%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
28%inclusion56 decks200 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Sneak Attack
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Waste Not
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Tomb Fortress
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
-14%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion178 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion162 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion125 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion113 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion112 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion82 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion80 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion190 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion188 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion187 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion180 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion135 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion127 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Blood Crypt
62%inclusion123 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion114 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
55%inclusion109 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53%inclusion106 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion106 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion106 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
51%inclusion101 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion97 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
48%inclusion95 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion95 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion94 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion93 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
46%inclusion92 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion88 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
41%inclusion82 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion69 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion67 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Seething Landscape
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion31 decks190 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Oscorp Industries
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
-16%synergy
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