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
68%inclusion63 decks92 decks
66%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
62%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
71%inclusion65 decks92 decks
60%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion64 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Mana Geyser
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Narset's Reversal
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Guttersnipe
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Harmonized Trio
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Adventurous Eater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Burrog Banemaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cheerful Osteomancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mage Tower Referee
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Muse Seeker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Opt
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Consider
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Twincast
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Flame of Anor
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Thought Scour
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Charm
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Fury Storm
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Teach by Example
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
See the Truth
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Insult // Injury
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Circle of Power
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Desire
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Chart a Course
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Flow State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Strategic Planning
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Twinning Staff
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-20%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Swarm Intelligence
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Double Vision
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Melee
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Resonating Lute
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Dimir Signet
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Sauron
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion90 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Landscape
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Maestros Theater
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-0%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
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