Kess, Dissident Mage (Commander) - Expensive 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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Dualcaster Mage
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Reverberate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Narset's Reversal
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Vadrik, Astral Archmage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Havengul Lich
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Portal Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sigil Tracer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Broadside Barrage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Fury Storm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Brain Freeze
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Pact
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Memory Plunder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Intuition
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Fork
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Crosis's Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Duplication
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Evacuation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Kill! Maim! Burn!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Electrolyze
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Searing Touch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Stock Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Rite of Flame
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Bonus Round
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mind's Desire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Slave of Bolas
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Confusion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Fanning the Flames
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Dark Intimations
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Inner Fire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Eldritch Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Infinite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Primal Amulet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sentinel Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Counterbalance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Double Vision
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dual Casting
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Madblind Mountain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Dwarven Mine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Moonring Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Badlands
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Underground Sea
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-23%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
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