Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spell Copy

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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Hex Magic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fantastic Elasticity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thousand-Year Storm
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
58%synergy
Mana Geyser
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Brainstorm
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Narset's Reversal
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Reverberate
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Opt
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Twincast
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Reiterate
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Charm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ricochet
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Bedevil
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Insult // Injury
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Bonus Round
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Twinning Staff
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-19%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Resonating Lute
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Relic of Sauron
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
-0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
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