Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Budget 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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Exhibition Tidecaller
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Ultimate Green Goblin
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Marang River Regent
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Diviner of Mist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Mocking Sprite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Murderous Rider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Picklock Prankster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Order of Midnight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Decadent Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Young Pyromancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Gray Slaad
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Guttersnipe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
River Herald Scout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Halo Scarab
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Viper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brazen Freebooter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Investigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Guildmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scholar of the Ages
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cobbled Lancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Illithid Harvester
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Young Red Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scourge Devil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Omenspeaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cartographer's Companion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Terminate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Bedevil
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Prying Eyes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dark Banishing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drown in the Loch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vanish from Sight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Run Away Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Heartless Act
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Confounding Riddle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Essence Scatter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sudden Setback
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Doom Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Curate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Quick Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Saw It Coming
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Murder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Contact Other Plane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dire Downdraft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wizard's Retort
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Eliminate the Impossible
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Curtains' Call
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Totally Lost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Solar Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Burn Bright
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Moment of Truth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Stock Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Welcome the Dead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Strategic Planning
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Painful Truths
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Wail of the Forgotten
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind Spiral
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Epic Experiment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lively Dirge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bone Splinters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boulder Salvo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cerebral Confiscation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Spark Harvest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Severed Strands
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Espionage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Empty the Warrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fire of Orthanc
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Recall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Turn to Slag
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unearth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ringsight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ideas Unbound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Counsel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Revelation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whispering Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Cut In
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ransack the Lab
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Bhaal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Lucky Clover
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dwarven Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ominous Parcel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Secrets of the Dead
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Warstorm Surge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Courage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fall from Favor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Hidden Cataract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hidden Volcano
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-48%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-50%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-29%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Seething Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Grixis Panorama
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Pelakka Predation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thriving Moor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
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