Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Spell Copy

Julia Maddalena
May 1, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thousand-Year Storm
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
69%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
65%inclusion70 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
62%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
71%inclusion77 decks108 decks
61%synergy
Mana Geyser
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Narset's Reversal
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Seething Song
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Negate
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Consider
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Twincast
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Fact or Fiction
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Flame of Anor
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Duplication
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Charm
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Comet Storm
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Twinferno
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
28%synergy
See the Truth
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Insult // Injury
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Desire
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dark Petition
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Epic Experiment
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Whispering Madness
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Time Stretch
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Twinning Staff
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Double Vision
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Dual Casting
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Professor Onyx
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorpool
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion94 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion94 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion49 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion104 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion99 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion32 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Landscape
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
4%synergy