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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Thousand-Year Storm
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
63%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Mana Geyser
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Narset's Reversal
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Reverberate
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Consider
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Opt
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Twincast
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Fact or Fiction
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Duplication
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Reiterate
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Charm
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Electrodominance
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Fury Storm
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Insult // Injury
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
See the Truth
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Circle of Power
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Tide
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Hex Magic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fantastic Elasticity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Planning
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Twinning Staff
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-19%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-20%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Double Vision
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Dual Casting
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion81 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion79 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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