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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Goblin Electromancer
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
71%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
70%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Reverberate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
74%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Seal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Callous Sell-Sword
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Ardent Elementalist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Havengul Lich
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Picklock Prankster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Portal Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Decadent Dragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Fury Storm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Fact or Fiction
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Fork
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Twincast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%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
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Searing Touch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Magma Jet
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Displace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Memory Plunder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Stock Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Boltwave
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Crackle with Power
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Bonus Round
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Howl of the Horde
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
See the Truth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
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
Strategic Planning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Epic Experiment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Increasing Confusion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Browbeat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fanning the Flames
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Inner Fire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Eldritch Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lava Spike
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Infinite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rift Bolt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Explosive Singularity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Twinning Staff
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Primal Amulet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Double Vision
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Counterbalance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Dual Casting
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Eye of the Storm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cast Through Time
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Furnace of Rath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Melee
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%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
0%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Professor Onyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorpool
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
The Biblioplex
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Sauron
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%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
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Blood Crypt
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Underground Sea
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Scalding Tarn
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Watery Grave
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Raucous Theater
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%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
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
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