Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Self-Mill

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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Helmut Zemo, Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Frantic Search
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
51%synergy
Consider
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Fact or Fiction
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Entomb
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Grave Researcher
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Crab
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Abhorrent Oculus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Muse Seeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx of Forgotten Lore
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Scour
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Maestros Charm
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Mana Sculpt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Mission Briefing
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Demand Answers
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Moment of Truth
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Stitch Together
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Persist
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Careful Study
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Singularity Rupture
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Incarnation Technique
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Exhume
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Ransack the Lab
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Beacon Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Ignite the Future
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Steal the Show
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Increasing Ambition
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Runic Repetition
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Quiet Speculation
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Catalyst Stone
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Search for Azcanta
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Burning Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Jace Reawakened
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Sauron
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Xander's Lounge
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-19%synergy
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